Originally Posted by
Kelly I
If a belt drive Pinion strikes your fancy, consider the Priority 600. The price point is amazing for all that is included. Based on our recommendation, friend just purchased one to use as his around town bike in the Chicago area. He is happy with the purchase, as was my husband.
this uses the 12 speed pinion, but has a very versatile gear inch range, if this info is accurate--
The Priority 600 gear-inches go from 17 to 105. I consider that a great range for touring. Gears-inches for the 12 gears: 17, 20, 24, 28, 34, 39, 46, 55, 65, 76, 89, 105
the percentage jumps are a bit higher than the 14 speed rohlof, and a 18 speed pinion would be even better.
again, I like looking at these technologies more out of curiosity and admiration of the technology, but not realistically considering them just because of the money involved.