Another new front shifting system?

[bvibert]

http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Cool-Tech-VYROs-Multi-Segment-Gear-System,14722/bturman,109

I love innovative tech, but this looks a little overly complicated to me.

 

[Nick]

I feel like the bicycle drivetrain is long overdue for a massive redesign. Especially on mountain bikes, something that is more resistant to mud / water / etc.

Some sort of infinitely variable drive would be cool. Or even a sealed internal system.

Problem is making it light and durable.

 

[bvibert]

Or even a sealed internal system.

Internal geared hubs aren't anything new, they've been around for years. There's current versions, but the good stuff (Rohloff SPEEDHUB) isn't exactly cheap...

 

[MR. evil]

This new system seems pretty cool! I like the fact that it's not a lead weight like the Hammersmidt and also has built in chain retention.

 

[bvibert]

This new system seems pretty cool! I like the fact that it's not a lead weight like the Hammersmidt and also has built in chain retention.

I wonder how well it'll work once mud and dirt starts getting into the mechanism??

 

[Nick]

I should see if they will send on to us for review

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[gottabelight]

looks cool, but like mentioned above, how does it function in the field?