It'd be hard to run the high-idler setup with a Gates idler pulley (can't see any low teeth count/small diameter pulleys working without hacking up the belt), but otherwise - so much yes. Chains are PITA.This is probably a stupid question, but why would you run a gearbox and use a chain instead of a belt?
I hate cleaning / replacing chains.
As beeb said, and a chain is a little more efficient than a belt and with using a gearbox, the chain is run essentially like a single speed with just one optimum chain line, so lasts way longer that it does with a derailleur and cassette. You still have to lube it, so there's that hassle, but easier to source than a belt. All pros and cons of course.This is probably a stupid question, but why would you run a gearbox and use a chain instead of a belt?
I hate cleaning / replacing chains.
Much less frequently than a chain and it's less messy.You still have to lube it, so there's that hassle,
What you need is one of those new fandangle transmissionsImagine it's easier and quicker to use a chain to test the layout and then refine from there. I'm hoping the finished product ends up like this from Gamux.
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The cages just snapnnow from a few images I've seenWhat you need is one of those new fandangle transmissions
My current bike has a 76 STA - quite comfy but how far is too far?Feckin' steep STA's these days...
That's about the sweet spot IMO. Even a couple of degrees steeper can work on steeper climbs if predominantly riding seated, but in my experience causes too much weight onto the hands on flatter JRA terrain.My current bike has a 76 STA - quite comfy but how far is too far?
? What's that?JRA terrain.
That's about the sweet spot IMO. Even a couple of degrees steeper can work on steeper climbs if predominantly riding seated, but in my experience causes too much weight onto the hands on flatter JRA terrain.
Not sure if serious or mocking my flatland surroundings...? What's that?
Also the phrase gets used when young sender takes his bike back to the store with the head tube ripped off and says ‘ I was just riding along’Not sure if serious or mocking my flatland surroundings...
JRA = Just Riding Along (generally flatter transitions between trails)
STA is probably not the only issue with your 180mm travel gravel bike though...That's about the sweet spot IMO. Even a couple of degrees steeper can work on steeper climbs if predominantly riding seated, but in my experience causes too much weight onto the hands on flatter JRA terrain.
hey, i resemble that commentAlso the phrase gets used when young sender takes his bike back to the store with the head tube ripped off and says ‘ I was just riding along’