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But yeah, I'm sure it would be possible. The question is if it's strong enough. I remember reading (in the PB review?) that on the end of line check in the factory they use a strong servo motor to do the shifting and do it at basically full power. On the trail though, you have to let up on the pedals to be able to shift (supposedly), to let up on the shifting mechanism. The point being that you're hand/cable limited, not shifting mechanism limited, the mechanism is able to shift at full power, it just requires more force to do so.
The funny thing is they moved away from the fixed gear hub and a concentric pivot, so you now apparently have to backpedal to be able to shift to an easier gear at all. I asked when I saw the newer designs if they fixed that issue, but they said no. I might be wrong and they did make some changes, but both details came directly from effigear, the first one years ago, when I was asking them if it's possible to use a standard hub, a chain tensioner and a non-concentric suspension layout (a horst link....) and got the backpedal reply, the other detail came from the instagram post with them showing the new design, where the output shaft is concentric to the pedal shaft.
If anyone has different experiences with an effigear gearbox than what I was told by the company itself, please correct me.
Santa Cruz told us what bikes we could get for 2022.. They have hit us up as new models come in, but they are rationing bikes best they can to spread the love and keep dealers going..
My bet is spire like geo, With a shimano motor power unit.
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Please report as soon as you have some riding time on the gearbox and shifter combo.
Focus on Effigear performance as well plus if you have the option of running a standard rear hub and a locked freewheel (to compare how it shifts, aiming at my comments of being required to backpedal and all...), that would be awesome.