> You can use gearbox bikes on gnarly terrain; they just need to be > built for it :) > > http://www.laharbikes.com/ > > If you'll excuse the shockingly bad website, that's a full carbon- > fibre downhill racing bike with a 14-speed planetary-geared hub > mounted in the frame. > > Don't think it's fragile because it's made of carbon: the > manufacturer warranties them for 5 pro race seasons. > Apparently it's > getting quite a reputation... I just wish they did a slightly-less- > gnarly version for people with more sense :) > > - Dave
Try a Rohloff: http://www.rohloff.de/en/home/index.html http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/rohloff.html Only about $1,000 US. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
