And there needs to be more silver forks in this world..
I actually agree w/that, no joke. I like the Rockshox silver/gray, but think they'd look even better in a closer to chrome type of finish on many bikes. I miss that bold look we used to see more often when there seemed to be a lot more silver forks.
You two wouldn’t know class if it bit you in the ass.
What's the whole "vintage fork offset" joke about? Is that a 51 offset? Screw that, I have a 51mm offset on my Stumpy and I think it helps the handling better.
Built a 2nd set of wheels & tyres for my Nordest Lacrau Ti Pinion for gravel riding & local mellow summer stuff.
2nd 27.5 3" set
Absolutely love the bike. Can't miss with that one That really is a beauty of a frame. OK so I must be a dummy-n00b to the tech on this bike, but could you enlighten me on what's going w/the BB? Is that a gearbox for the belt-drive?
~JSV
Thanks! And yeah it's a Pinion internal gearbox, 12 speed, all sealed away from the British winter. You can run either belt or chain drive with a single chainring and rear sprocket. I went with belt drive for maximum weather proofing and zero maintenance, but it is more costly, harder to get parts for, and you're limited by the belt and sprocket sizes, you can't just add/remove a link.
Thanks! And yeah it's a Pinion internal gearbox, 12 speed, all sealed away from the British winter. You can run either belt or chain drive with a single chainring and rear sprocket. I went with belt drive for maximum weather proofing and zero maintenance, but it is more costly, harder to get parts for, and you're limited by the belt and sprocket sizes, you can't just add/remove a link.
How's the belt been for durability? I've seen them perform and last really well in urban/commuting environments and never needing to lube them is great, but I've been extremely wary of using them offroad. I keep imagining mud and grit wearing away the teeth of the belt in a hurry. The ring design seems to have fantastic mud clearing, but still.
Thanks! And yeah it's a Pinion internal gearbox, 12 speed, all sealed away from the British winter. You can run either belt or chain drive with a single chainring and rear sprocket. I went with belt drive for maximum weather proofing and zero maintenance, but it is more costly, harder to get parts for, and you're limited by the belt and sprocket sizes, you can't just add/remove a link.
How's the belt been for durability? I've seen them perform and last really well in urban/commuting environments and never needing to lube them is great, but I've been extremely wary of using them offroad. I keep imagining mud and grit wearing away the teeth of the belt in a hurry. The ring design seems to have fantastic mud clearing, but still.
No issues at all, if it's properly thick and sticky mud then it can build up if the belt and sprocket can't clear it, but I've not had that issue.
This is typical of my winter riding (4-5 months of the year) and it has zero issues with this.
Thanks! And yeah it's a Pinion internal gearbox, 12 speed, all sealed away from the British winter. You can run either belt or chain drive with a single chainring and rear sprocket. I went with belt drive for maximum weather proofing and zero maintenance, but it is more costly, harder to get parts for, and you're limited by the belt and sprocket sizes, you can't just add/remove a link.
How's the belt been for durability? I've seen them perform and last really well in urban/commuting environments and never needing to lube them is great, but I've been extremely wary of using them offroad. I keep imagining mud and grit wearing away the teeth of the belt in a hurry. The ring design seems to have fantastic mud clearing, but still.
No issues at all, if it's properly thick and sticky mud then it can build up if the belt and sprocket can't clear it, but I've not had that issue.
This is typical of my winter riding (4-5 months of the year) and it has zero issues with this.
Well I'm shocked. That's amazing if it holds up that well under THESE conditions--I want one! LOL
I'll bet that belt drive is less destroyed and worn from the muddy conditions than a typical chain drive 12-speed. Maybe we're looking at the future of MTB drivetrain development here.
How's the belt been for durability? I've seen them perform and last really well in urban/commuting environments and never needing to lube them is great, but I've been extremely wary of using them offroad. I keep imagining mud and grit wearing away the teeth of the belt in a hurry. The ring design seems to have fantastic mud clearing, but still.
No issues at all, if it's properly thick and sticky mud then it can build up if the belt and sprocket can't clear it, but I've not had that issue.
This is typical of my winter riding (4-5 months of the year) and it has zero issues with this.
Well I'm shocked. That's amazing if it holds up that well under THESE conditions--I want one! LOL
I'll bet that belt drive is less destroyed and worn from the muddy conditions than a typical chain drive 12-speed. Maybe we're looking at the future of MTB drivetrain development here.
~JSV
The latest iteration of the pinion gearbox is 5-6 years old now, if it was the future, way more manufacturers cloud be using it. As it happens, manufacturers are dropping it as they only sell a fraction of models with one than without.
Yep that's the unfortunate truth, I don't think they'll ever be mass market, you need a frame that can only fit a few models, and there's unlikely to ever be any trickle down - they will always be an expensive, niche option, with (minor) downsides that a most people won't be able to see beyond.
If Shimano or SRAM developed one then maybe, but it's unlikely due to a tiny market and high cost.
I like niche, unusual stuff (not quite as much as you Tom ) but it's not for everyone.
You two wouldn’t know class if it bit you in the ass.
What's the whole "vintage fork offset" joke about? Is that a 51 offset? Screw that, I have a 51mm offset on my Stumpy and I think it helps the handling better.
BTW I love the bike. 9/10 Suitable for "banging"
~JSV
Ha! Me too shorter offsets feel twitchy to me. I didn’t think I would notice... but ... I do
Had a quick hour on the bike today, 20psi front and rear - they roll really well, on gravel/hardpack and tarmac. Nice and comfy over annoying small bumps too, I could probably drop a few psi without too much issue.
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That really is a beauty of a frame. OK so I must be a dummy-n00b to the tech on this bike, but could you enlighten me on what's going w/the BB? Is that a gearbox for the belt-drive?
