I not only bought a Hammerschmidt but purchased a new bike specifically for it (Kona Coilair, maybe I even had a floating brake kit on it?). For me the Hammerschmidt worked great. The draggy aduction gear was just for descending as that heavy bike needed a low gear to get up. Not for everyone, sure, but there’s definitely a time and place for a part like this.
Dec. 6, 2018, 7:30 a.m. - mrbrett
I not only bought a Hammerschmidt but purchased a new bike specifically for it (Kona Coilair, maybe I even had a floating brake kit on it?). For me the Hammerschmidt worked great. The draggy aduction gear was just for descending as that heavy bike needed a low gear to get up. Not for everyone, sure, but there’s definitely a time and place for a part like this.