All without adding a single new standard.
The drive system should be significantly easier to access for cleaning, service or replacement than most complex rear hubs - with no proprietary tools.
Fully rebuild-able and Bomb Proof.
^^The above are 3 reasons why I believe something like this, as much technical merit as it carries, will never see the light of day from the big 2/OEM's.
Our sport has relied on steady introduction of new standards, especially over the past 10 years. Our sport has also relied heavily on consumable parts being replaced, not rebuilt, necessitating full system upgrades due to changing standards.
We also see this in many other aspects of our daily lives. Nowadays it is cheaper, easier, and more efficient to manufacture something that is not bomb proof with the idea it will be replaced (not rebuilt) several times over its service cycle. Consumers win on the convenience factor, manufacturers win on the decreased engineering and increased sales factors.
Having said that, I really like the idea of this front mounted freewheel system. I too would love an 11-46 in an 8 or 9 speed spread.
June 15, 2017, 12:02 a.m. - UFO
All without adding a single new standard. The drive system should be significantly easier to access for cleaning, service or replacement than most complex rear hubs - with no proprietary tools. Fully rebuild-able and Bomb Proof. ^^The above are 3 reasons why I believe something like this, as much technical merit as it carries, will never see the light of day from the big 2/OEM's. Our sport has relied on steady introduction of new standards, especially over the past 10 years. Our sport has also relied heavily on consumable parts being replaced, not rebuilt, necessitating full system upgrades due to changing standards. We also see this in many other aspects of our daily lives. Nowadays it is cheaper, easier, and more efficient to manufacture something that is not bomb proof with the idea it will be replaced (not rebuilt) several times over its service cycle. Consumers win on the convenience factor, manufacturers win on the decreased engineering and increased sales factors. Having said that, I really like the idea of this front mounted freewheel system. I too would love an 11-46 in an 8 or 9 speed spread.