Super Clean Gearbox out of NZ
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I just guess, to illustrate a size of chainring to bu used? Due to a wide downtube near BB that would permit larger ring (liek 38T)?
How are they tensioning the chain from cranks to "gearbox"?
I like!
I like!
You don't need to tension the primary chain, since it is like HT single-speed.
I think the two chrome plates are slotted to allow the hub to be adjusted up and down, thereby tensioning the chain. The rear chain has a tensioner on the swingarm.
Sort of like a brooklyn, only with a slot up top rather than an eccentric on the bottom. Actually, nothing like a brooklyn.
Thought as much but I just couldn't see any evidence (although I am looking on my phone....)
I like this thing a lot but I think the lack of a floater would put me right off
I've always been and always will be a brake dragger!
I like this thing a lot but I think the lack of a floater would put me right off
I've always been and always will be a brake dragger!
I thought the same thing about the floater, and I still do, but in an email he described brake function as being misconstrued and that the bike will actually brake very well/comfortable without the floater.
I'm not sure I buy it, especially because I loved the floater on my brooklyn so much, but I found it interesting that it was not an oversight but rather designed into the bike. Depending on the hub required, a call to brake therapy might be in order....
I'm not sure I buy it, especially because I loved the floater on my brooklyn so much, but I found it interesting that it was not an oversight but rather designed into the bike. Depending on the hub required, a call to brake therapy might be in order....
The bike will squat under braking. I think this is a good trait. Your fork dives when braking, having the rear end squat keeps geo constant, and lowers the bb, making everything feel stable. Yeah, the suspension works slightly worse with brakes on, but I think it's negligable when you consider how much worse wheels roll over things with brakes on. Roll your bike over a curb. Now try to roll it over with the brake on....
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Your suspension on the brooklyn was active under braking because you had hopes and there was no braking.
rofltacos...they had an advanced rotor cooling system whereby they sprayed dot fluid on the rotors. kept them from overheating....
figures its british.They seem to want to do things properly and without hype, so I get the impression they'll only start to market/sell when the product is good to go - unlike some other companies.
...and word of mouth seems to be doing ok for them at the moment. I can't imagine they'll have any problems shifting stock.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000179690063
Congratulations to Rob & Dodzy, well worth the wait.
Congratulations to Rob & Dodzy, well worth the wait.
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Hot damn.
This bike makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.
IT'S ALIIIIVVVVVVEEEEE!!!!!!
yeah it looks ok.....
hahaha
hahaha
Yes!
Any monkies have one on order?
Any monkies have one on order?
send moar 3c's!!!!!!!!I know what tyres are going on it.
That is a super cool looking bike.
And those big, cookie cutter company's will be furiously leaning on their designers...
warning, rampant e-speculation below;
I have a gut feeling that if this bike goes to the WC, with a competitive rider on board AND it's as fast a bike as I have a feeling it will be (yeah yeah), unless the other co's have a matching improvement, there will be a change in regulations.
warning, rampant e-speculation below;
I have a gut feeling that if this bike goes to the WC, with a competitive rider on board AND it's as fast a bike as I have a feeling it will be (yeah yeah), unless the other co's have a matching improvement, there will be a change in regulations.
a few more images to keep us all going...
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=53716&id=100000179690063
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=53716&id=100000179690063
I'll bite...
I don't think this bike will see the WC for a few years, and even then it won't be as competitive. Other teams will have significantly more money, better riders (because they can pay them) and dedicated tuning/mechanic teams. I do foresee the gearbox having an impact on what other manufacturers bring to the table, especially if many people buy these bikes, and I think they will. Eventually THAT may have an impact on WC regulations, but I don't think we'll see that for a few years.
I don't think this bike will see the WC for a few years, and even then it won't be as competitive. Other teams will have significantly more money, better riders (because they can pay them) and dedicated tuning/mechanic teams. I do foresee the gearbox having an impact on what other manufacturers bring to the table, especially if many people buy these bikes, and I think they will. Eventually THAT may have an impact on WC regulations, but I don't think we'll see that for a few years.
It all depends. If they are able to pick up a promising junior rider than there are chances. Though the main problem small mfg's from outside europe face is lack of nearby world cups so team costs are higher if you want them to do the WC tour.
that shock is gonna get caked in muda few more images to keep us all going...
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=53716&id=100000179690063
also, is that metal surrounding the chain going into the gearbox??
Yes the travel is an issue, but there are kiwi riders who've spent seasons in Europe on $4.65/month. Travel budgets are an issue, but money (above a certain functional minimum) ain't everything.
That said, the big factory teams don't often lose to the privateers and small trade teams...
Wait - what? 5$ a month in mainland yurp? Even if that doesn't include race/lift passes that is crazy! I can't imagine how it would be possible here where it's cheaper than in western yurp so how? Do they eat grass?
they turn tricks
drivetrain lobbyists are sh!tting their pants right now..
Like Honda's
I see a review in DIRT UK with a certain anonymous WC top 10 rider stating such things as "she does great cutties mate..." and "yeah, its a bonza bike mate......time for a VB"
But, time for some serious e-speculation: rumours of current kiwi WC riders heading back for the new season on top of these things have been circulating.
But, time for some serious e-speculation: rumours of current kiwi WC riders heading back for the new season on top of these things have been circulating.
cam cole winning jr worlds on the lahar was pretty rad. perhaps we'll see a similar scenario here. one can hope - love the underdogs. esp when they're pushing the state of the art.
I wouldn't go quite that far
Did you hear, the word gullible has been removed from the dictionary! I was exaggerating for effect. The actual figure is $7.83, but that's for the fella's who like to live the high life...
I've been accused of that. Quite often actually. Though even if you given me any other number I'd be suprised as the apline countries are a bit expensive. It's doable but still hard. Well unless you want to eat cheap french food and be the first person to get scurvy in so far from the see. Though even that was quite expensive to my suprise when I was at alpe d huez this year. I think the NZ idea of Low cost trip and Polish idea of low cost trip may be a bit different
Though if it's possible or you think it's possible do it. I just don't see the alpes as a place for cheap turism.
Back on topic - I know they don't want to build hype yet but have the Zerode guys thought about distribution outside of NZ? Because as much as I'd like to visit it's quite far.
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