$1900 each? I’ll take 2
11-07-18, 04:40 PM
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11-07-18, 05:25 PM
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I know it seems steep, but it’s not just pulleys, it’s the whole system.
11-07-18, 05:53 PM
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11-07-18, 06:29 PM
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If I'd won that 1.6 billion dollar Magamillions, I'd consider it.
11-07-18, 07:00 PM
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Arguably the most marginal of gains. So marginal, perhaps unquantifiable.
But remember: as the wheels are 3D printed, those spokes are hollow. THE GRAMS SAVED
But remember: as the wheels are 3D printed, those spokes are hollow. THE GRAMS SAVED
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11-07-18, 07:08 PM
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I agree, reduced friction and better chain angle, but it’s not 2k worth of improvement...as stated marginal. Better wheels would be a far better ROI.
11-07-18, 08:49 PM
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What a bunch of malarkey!
11-07-18, 11:02 PM
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11-07-18, 11:12 PM
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Hmm. Reminds me of the hype around some of those $20,000 audiophile speaker cables.
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11-08-18, 07:29 AM
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If they throw in beef peddles I'll buy one.
11-08-18, 10:41 AM
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I'll bet you can reduce your power output by 0.0000000000000000000000002 watts.
11-08-18, 10:50 AM
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But what about the weight penalty? It seems that getting the larger diameter pulleys up to speed would sap some acceleration! Remember, no mass is more important than rotating mass!
11-08-18, 10:56 AM
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I think the larger pulley wheels are designed to provide less extreme chain angles. So the theory is the chain is more efficient as it rotates through the rear derailleur. The longer arm on the system is supposed to do the same thing for the rear cog....less extreme angle. The wheel in this case (printed in titanium and hollow) is supposed to be lighter, and of course the ceramic bearings are super smooth.
but at 2K, I'm getting another bike or something!
but at 2K, I'm getting another bike or something!
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11-08-18, 11:36 AM
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