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We have been riding the first test unit for months
so far - so good
shifts fine;
Do your guys run them with 3rd as the flat land gear or with 2nd as the flat land gear with 3rd for downhills?
however, riders need to understand that a fixed IGH is not exactly like a fixed hub
there is so(me) pedal 'slack' when you change direction of pedaling
When the rear brake is locked, how far can you move the pedal?
As much as customers modify FG bikes; cable routing is a minor issue in my mind; maybe I am wrong
+1 Even though I'd route it under the tape as far as the brake lever, there are a lot of people who route their BarCon cables that way too. IMHO Anyone who acts like it's a big deal is just looking for something to complain about.
I for one am glad the bar end shifters are the 1st ones available. Been using BarCons on all of my derailleur bikes since '77.