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I don't think anyone who understands the basics of gearboxes or derailleurs expects them to be a good fit for XC bikes in the foreseeable future.

Another Transmission compatible solution is the Ratio Technology Mech. I've got one on long-term test for Vital with a review dropping later this year.

I only pedal the TQ60 around for test rides when working on it as it's much too small for me and I don't want to reset the suspension. Power feels good, it's easy to get the bike computer to say it's assisting me right at 390watts plus my watts, and it always feels very natural and quiet to ride. In the low setting I have to use the screen to figure out if it's even assisting me or not. If it's turned off, you might as well be pedaling a bike. Can't tell at all except for the extra weight...

I just purchased a new Fuel EX+ so my gf could manage climbs with me when I'm on my Smuggler. It was heavily discounted from $8700 to $6K and my electric company gave me a $600 rebate to boot! The TQ60 is an amazing motor system in terms of sound and efficiency and it's appropriate for my gf weighing 105# trail riding. The bike will also soon only weigh 41#s, something I could not accomplish with any decent full power bike. That said, it's pretty well known the new top dog motor system is soon to be released, it's a...

I've tested a lot of these. The Intend wasn't an option when I got my Flash, but... DSD RUNT - I ran this on a Pike and couldn't get it linear enough. It felt like it spiked a lot and didn't have the volume of the Manitou implementation. It was better than stock, but I didn't get along with it. OTOH I know folks running this on their 38/Zeb and love it, so it may just be a combination of lower volume in the Pike and generally not getting along with the Pike. I've talked to a few others who...

New Gen 3 Fluid is out. Can be run as mullet, lifetime warranty, decent builds. Price points feel solid: Fluid A1 | Norco

I miss Lars in my life. This is a lovely review. A pretty bike that doesn’t fit me, but oh, to have Lars back! Littermag lives.

What if all the gears were in a container in the middle of the bike by your feet?

Let’s just bring the Zerode g1 gear box design back. Someone make a lugged bike with DW dual chain and a Alfine di2 11speed

Why haven't we seen more bikes with that Lal Supre Drive? I'd much rather have that than gear box or regular derailleur if I could have something that wasn't a short travel bike or a 40 lb nicolai.

How was Loic’s suspension at worlds last year?

The absence of Wyn TV this round leaves a massive void for me. And since I've been a massive critic of the commentary in the past it's definitely attained a level of acceptability now with the addition of Mark Beaumont. The last 3 rounds have been a huge improvement by them. I could not handle listening to Rob Warners watch along commentary because of the two morons sitting in the room with him

All this drivetrain efficiency/Gearbox discussion is making me think about the joy I get from riding my singlespeed.

Let's not forget 2nd place mens overall for enduro world cup is currently on a gearbox belt drive bike - gearboxes are coming for pedal bikes too people. Idk how anyone in their right mind defends a derailleur. Seems absurdly obvious that a gearbox will soon be the better option for most long travel applications. It will start with ebikes and continue to make its way to DH/Enduro/Trail.. XC might be a while. An encased system with the weight at the BB is going to beat an exposed system hanging off the rear wheel.

To give him his full credit; Graves actually has a couple of Australian national championships in short-track XC formats plus 4X rainbow stripes, EWS overall, DH worlds bronze and made the finals in Olympic BMX.

I'm thinking more about the perception than implementation. After owning a box and belt for 2 years now, I'm convinced the downsides are way overblown while there are many advantages no one even considers or mentions.