Thanks ZigaK,
Yes, hardtail with sliders removes a lot of issues (other than being a hardtail - which you know I love). I try not to tell anyone what they should ride - after all I spend at least 1/2 my riding time on a single speed I mainly just have this curiosity about gearboxes as it seems there are a lot of proponents waiting for some break through before they put down for one.
But, it isn't exactly clear what they are waiting (lower cost? less drag?). The advantages of perfect chainline and a sealed system are there but the nature of the beast is there will always be an efficiency and simplicity trade off when measured against a simple derailleur system.
If the twister works for you it works for you!
Glad you are getting to share riding with your kids. Most the awesome and interesting people in my life I've met on or around mountain biking.
June 7, 2017, 9:37 a.m. - Andrew Major
Thanks ZigaK, Yes, hardtail with sliders removes a lot of issues (other than being a hardtail - which you know I love). I try not to tell anyone what they should ride - after all I spend at least 1/2 my riding time on a single speed I mainly just have this curiosity about gearboxes as it seems there are a lot of proponents waiting for some break through before they put down for one. But, it isn't exactly clear what they are waiting (lower cost? less drag?). The advantages of perfect chainline and a sealed system are there but the nature of the beast is there will always be an efficiency and simplicity trade off when measured against a simple derailleur system. If the twister works for you it works for you! Glad you are getting to share riding with your kids. Most the awesome and interesting people in my life I've met on or around mountain biking.