On Dec 11, 2006, at 9:19 PM, Bob W wrote:
>> You can use gearbox bikes on gnarly terrain; they just need to be >> built for it :) >> >> http://www.laharbikes.com/ [...] > > Try a Rohloff: > http://www.rohloff.de/en/home/index.html A Rohloff hub is what Lahar uses :) They mount their gearbox in the frame to reduce unsprung weight and to help keep the bike's weight centralised which improves handling. The reason they used a gearbox in the first place is because it removes a few compromises from the rear suspension design. I've also seen some funky old motorcycles that have an in-hub engine. Not to mention those crazy contraptions where the rider sits inside the wheel. http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/ mclean_v8_monowheel.html - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
