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07-20-13, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Garfield Cat

I'm just glad nobody tried to suppose a front wheel drive bike.

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson

The venerable French company "TA" was started in the 1930s around that very idea (TA is an acronym for traction avant, French for "front drive") but the idea never made it to market and TA became a very successful component and accessories manufacturer instead.

Still do and yes the front tire wears faster than the rear. We have a Cruzbike dealer here in town, they also happen to be my LBS of choice. I have test ridden one, but not for me, at this point.

Aaron

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