Originally Posted by Aeroplane
I remember reading their blurb on it back when they made those... they actually claimed weight savings was one! Another reasons were the wheel drops out easier (I didn't really get that one) for tire changes. In fact, if you think about it, it would make removing the wheel a pain in the ass.
Come to think of it, how the hell do you remove the loop of chain from the cogs when the wheel can't move in front of the der.??? Sonds like a sure way to get your hands very dirty and maybe damage the der. and chain.
And then.. weight savings???