Originally Posted by
Schwinnsta
Myself, I don't like this friction drive concept mainly due to the noise, and it interferes with the fender.
Is the noise due to the friction drive at the tire, or due to the IGH ratcheting? If the latter, that would also apply to Bromptons with a front hub drive, which one of the local Brompton dealers has been selling for over ten years. If the former, that would be an additional reason against for me, as I think friction tire drives would greatly reduce tire life, but I could be wrong.