Like many people it’s the ultra hype that that leads to a knee jerk reaction of wtf. Next thing you know some rider who has been game changed will let us know that you get more fit with less effort from this transmission. I do trust that those who have ridden this stuff and say that it shifts better than anything that they’ve used before are not making it up. I do believe that. But. What can these riders do now, on the bike, that they couldn’t do before? Does transmission suddenly turn them into a technical climbing wizard? Will I be able to descend local double black while yawning in boredom? Doubtful.
Having the ability to repair or replace parts as needed is a big plus. It remains to be seen if shops will actually stock those service parts or will have to order them and a rider is waiting for delivery. But being what appears to be a pretty skookum set up, we may never need spares. I mean the XO1 on my two bikes are beat up but still work amazingly well. I’ve only had to straighten the derailleur hanger on the Chameleon once in its five years. Maybe once on the Remedy too but I can’t remember for sure.
March 24, 2023, 8:12 a.m. - Andy Eunson
Like many people it’s the ultra hype that that leads to a knee jerk reaction of wtf. Next thing you know some rider who has been game changed will let us know that you get more fit with less effort from this transmission. I do trust that those who have ridden this stuff and say that it shifts better than anything that they’ve used before are not making it up. I do believe that. But. What can these riders do now, on the bike, that they couldn’t do before? Does transmission suddenly turn them into a technical climbing wizard? Will I be able to descend local double black while yawning in boredom? Doubtful. Having the ability to repair or replace parts as needed is a big plus. It remains to be seen if shops will actually stock those service parts or will have to order them and a rider is waiting for delivery. But being what appears to be a pretty skookum set up, we may never need spares. I mean the XO1 on my two bikes are beat up but still work amazingly well. I’ve only had to straighten the derailleur hanger on the Chameleon once in its five years. Maybe once on the Remedy too but I can’t remember for sure.