thats alot of chains and seems like alot of maintenance. yet i favor it over the standard drivetrain because there will be no bent deraileur hangers and easy shifting without pedaling. haha i looked at that orginal DC special and thought it was pretty funny to see the wireties used to keep the real hub fixed.
yeah, this probably wont have the fixed rear hub (i know it was only zipties), unless im just testing it out like that. 1 more chain than the DC so i can use this design with the low pivot.
Im trying to figure out whats the reason for a gear box, its heavier, bulkier just seems like more of a down grade, Id rather be able to fix a problem with shifting in 1 minute than 3 days
Shifting without pedalling.. no smashed rear mechs, sealed unit (not in this version) so that it doesnt need much, if not any maintenance as nothing gets inside. Yes its more complex but it does have some serious durability and race advantages.
well, personally i like pedaling during a race, and i would rather save a pound or so and have to pedal when i shift, just run shortcage derailleur, If your not a hack you wont go through derailleurs that fast, and if it brakes, you buy a new one.
But if something goes loose in the gearbox your pretty much better off trying open heart surgery
Though the chances of something going wrong in the gearbox is FAR lower, think of the honda.. its just a normal derailleur and cassette, so easy to service yet has all the advantages.
Hill smashed his mech off at a recent Aussy race.. happens to everyone.. just with x0 you have a huge hole in your wallet
Dave Camp had a great idea with his DC special 3.0 mounting the derailleur internally. It wouldn't surprise me if more companies start using this concept.
Reminds me from orange... You need to make the chainstay longer thou, the wheel is hitting the seattube in midway of its travel... Anyway looking sweet.