That is awesome! Definitely a proper step for trail bikes. I am running a 34 front with 11x34 10 sp on my Covert, wouldn't mind going to a 30 front and still having that tough gear for fast decents.
What is the big deal about using a front derailleur? Here in SoCal you need a granny since lots of the climbs are so steep. I've been running a Gamut dual ring guide for years without a problem. Sure beats the hell out of walking up the steep climbs.
Looks double barrel air-ish, but it's not identical. Specialized has done a lot with air shocks before, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are working on something new.
What is the big deal about using a front derailleur? Here in SoCal you need a granny since lots of the climbs are so steep. I've...
What is the big deal about using a front derailleur? Here in SoCal you need a granny since lots of the climbs are so steep. I've been running a Gamut dual ring guide for years without a problem. Sure beats the hell out of walking up the steep climbs.
no big deal, just simpler... I run a 32t to an 11-34 9 spd, and am stoked with it. I used to live in MT, CO, and here in phoenix, the climbs are much steeper than most of what I had in CO, but not in MT. and my legs have grown to size. It's also lighter by quite a bit...
Interbike has got me all excited about this concept again. I wish they were shipping already. 9-36 cassette (don't care if it's 9 or 10-speed BTW - although it seems obvious it will be developed off the 10-speed platform at this point), and a 28T or 30T up front. Good bye FD, hello full gear range on 1 shifter.
I also wonder if there will be some attempt at standardization here? Basically standardizing a new freehub shape/cassette attachment mechanism, to allow hubs and cassettes to be mixed and matched as before...
I'd love to run a 9-36 or even 9-32 cassette with an Odyssey MDS BMX chainwheel (deanodize, chuck it on a lathe and take 1/32" off the back face of the teeth, then re-ano), then make buddies with someone with a waterjet cutter and get a custom Straitline Silentguide backplate made to pull the elastomer pucks in closer. to me that would be probably the most practical, bulletproof drivetrain you could get
Looks double barrel air-ish, but it's not identical. Specialized has done a lot with air shocks before, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are working on something new.
I also wonder if there will be some attempt at standardization here? Basically standardizing a new freehub shape/cassette attachment mechanism, to allow hubs and cassettes to be mixed and matched as before...
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