Not got a lot of time these days, so I'll just post my thoughts and hopefully get a chance to check back in and read comments etc.
I think this is a really cool idea, like an engineer, but using lots of common sense and practicality instead. Nice execution of the bike overall. Interesting they went with a steel front tri, guess it's easier to fabricate as it wouldn't need heat treating. Personally I think an alu front tri would be a better option, unless the actual suspension design needs the help of a flexing front tri.
All that being said, don't think this will come to market because of several reasons, biggest of which is, too proprietary, you're tied to the frame and drivetrain, no matter what else might come out etc. Second and probably the most realistic reason is, because none of the big players are going to adopt this, I mean why the hell would they do that and kill the huge, smashed derailleur replacement market, their share holders would murder them.
My once again biggest dislike of the actual design though is the stupid steep seat angle, a "good all day peddler", IF, you live someplace like BC or the Alps, but for the vast majority of us, we're not so lucky and sitting right on top the BB when you're out for an all day pedal over flat and rolling terrain with intermittent nice climbs and descents is horrible on the knees if you want to do anything more than spin the easiest gear and really take all day to not go anywhere.
April 16, 2025, 4:24 a.m. - Lynx .
Not got a lot of time these days, so I'll just post my thoughts and hopefully get a chance to check back in and read comments etc. I think this is a really cool idea, like an engineer, but using lots of common sense and practicality instead. Nice execution of the bike overall. Interesting they went with a steel front tri, guess it's easier to fabricate as it wouldn't need heat treating. Personally I think an alu front tri would be a better option, unless the actual suspension design needs the help of a flexing front tri. All that being said, don't think this will come to market because of several reasons, biggest of which is, too proprietary, you're tied to the frame and drivetrain, no matter what else might come out etc. Second and probably the most realistic reason is, because none of the big players are going to adopt this, I mean why the hell would they do that and kill the huge, smashed derailleur replacement market, their share holders would murder them. My once again biggest dislike of the actual design though is the stupid steep seat angle, a "good all day peddler", IF, you live someplace like BC or the Alps, but for the vast majority of us, we're not so lucky and sitting right on top the BB when you're out for an all day pedal over flat and rolling terrain with intermittent nice climbs and descents is horrible on the knees if you want to do anything more than spin the easiest gear and really take all day to not go anywhere.