So what will be the "newest" thing in gearing.
07-10-22, 09:27 AM
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So what will be the "newest" thing in gearing.
At 84 I have seen almost all of the latest is gearing we must have according to advertisements. It started with the trusty 10 speed, and then proceeded thru 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speeds in the rear, and a triple thrown in at the BB for good measure. We were told you were old fashioned and out of date if you dont have the latest. So we ended up with a 24 or 36 speed bike. Right now to be in fashion you have to be riding the one X.
So does anyone dare to suggest where the MFG will go now to create the latest must have bike in the way of gearing?
So does anyone dare to suggest where the MFG will go now to create the latest must have bike in the way of gearing?
07-10-22, 09:37 AM
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Ive been seeing the pinion gear bikes mentioned on here. It looks like a gearbox where the bottom bracket would normally be. Is this the new thing?
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gearing was a large factor in the growth of the 'mountain bike' in the 90's
and also in the growth of the 'gravel bike' more recently
and also in the growth of the 'gravel bike' more recently
07-10-22, 09:52 AM
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Since you're of the opinion that past gearing advances were simply the result of chasing "fashion," I can't imagine that you actually care what's next. You seem to be more interested in grinding an axe. How tiresome.
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You gotta dream a little bigger, baby; These guys are already up to 24:. Classified "Power Shift"
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It started with the trusty 10 speed...
3-speed, 1902; 2-speed, 1882.
It looks like a gearbox where the bottom bracket would normally be. Is this the new thing?
Automatic with constant velocity shifting. Smoooooth with no actual gears.
Enviolo Automatiq.
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07-10-22, 10:20 AM
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Other than "more of the same" ie, 13 speed, its hard to see anything new on the horizon. DI2 + Auto shifting ? It might work, if they can manage to make a drive train that would shift smoothly under high load. Tbh, Id much rather have what we already have (DI2, power meters, computers, etc.), available at lower price points to make it accessible to more riders. The continued price hikes seem to achieve the exact opposite.
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So you don't have a Stringbike yet?
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Yep. This is at least the THIRD thread the OP has started on the subject. And it’s not the first time he’s started repetitive themed threads.
07-10-22, 12:29 PM
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How about a CVT, Continously variable transmission.
https://gizmodo.com/how-a-bike-with-...1791941295/amp
https://gizmodo.com/how-a-bike-with-...1791941295/amp
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At 84 I have seen almost all of the latest is gearing we must have according to advertisements. It started with the trusty 10 speed, and then proceeded thru 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speeds in the rear, and a triple thrown in at the BB for good measure. We were told you were old fashioned and out of date if you dont have the latest. So we ended up with a 24 or 36 speed bike. Right now to be in fashion you have to be riding the one X.
So does anyone dare to suggest where the MFG will go now to create the latest must have bike in the way of gearing?
So does anyone dare to suggest where the MFG will go now to create the latest must have bike in the way of gearing?
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Direct your attention to post #27 in this other recent troller. https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...r-highest.html
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You gotta dream a little bigger, baby; These guys are already up to 24:. Classified "Power Shift"
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I've always thought that someone will develop a breakable belt drive with a single expanding rear cog/sprocket. Something that would resemble a skip tooth as the rear cog/sprocket expands to its largest diameter.
In theory you could have variable gearing or program the steps (cog/sprocket diameter) to suit your riding for that day since some people may not like a sliding ratio.
The most compelling aspect of any new design is cost to weight ratio. Adding complex gear boxes might add too much weight and the use of exotic materials might increase cost beyond the benefit gained.
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In theory you could have variable gearing or program the steps (cog/sprocket diameter) to suit your riding for that day since some people may not like a sliding ratio.
The most compelling aspect of any new design is cost to weight ratio. Adding complex gear boxes might add too much weight and the use of exotic materials might increase cost beyond the benefit gained.
John
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The person who's gonna make millions of dollars is the one that invents a bike that will make you lose weight while it's hanging upside down in the garage with under inflated/flat tires.
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I still think this is vaporware. I've seen no evidence they can actually shift gears and they've been pitching this for about 4 years now.
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A great philosopher once wrote
You have way too many gears
For all-around riding over a variety of surfaces and terrain, you need eight gears:
.......
Petersen, Grant. Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike (p. 5). Workman Publishing Company. Kindle Edition.
You have way too many gears
For all-around riding over a variety of surfaces and terrain, you need eight gears:
.......
Petersen, Grant. Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike (p. 5). Workman Publishing Company. Kindle Edition.
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