Originally Posted by
YamiRider1316
Not necessarily a bike but a bike part. Shelled out the cash for a Hammerschmidt, BB, and carbon XO shifter to go with it thinking it would be the holy grail for a front 2x setup. Though I did get a rather killer deal on it those parts still sit, unused, unboxed gathering dust. The amount of bikes that can take one arnt that great not to mention install is a nightmare. Not only does the bike have to meet specific requirements, you also need a very expensive tool to install it. I have a feeling that hammerschmidt is never going to leave the box.
The Hammerschmidt drive also intrigued me when it initially came out. Seemed like a innovative idea similar to a Schlumpf but more complicated. I thought the only frame consideration was an ISCG mount. Several frames with those nowadays. I'm thinking the Hammerschmidt would be great on a fatbike.
Luckily, I don't have any bike buying blunders. I'm patient and take a while to research before I buy anything, not just bike stuff.