Originally Posted by
tsiklonaut
It's OK to be stagnant and use the current tried and tested technology and it's naturally easy to bash anything that's different, but (personally) I find it fascinating how much more there can be when we dare to explore alternatives.
It's probably fair to say that the bike industry has explored shaft drive for a hundred years or more. I'd love to try one! I get that shaft drive could represent a fair trade off for certain use cases like urban commuting, for example. I also understand that shaft drive is an expensive bet for a brand to risk making. It's fun just knowing there are a couple brands still producing shaft drive bikes.