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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: OilcanRacer on April 04, 2017, 11:27:24 PM

Title: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
Post by: OilcanRacer on April 04, 2017, 11:27:24 PM

Wanting to build up a new bike with the p18 pinion gearbox .

Title: Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
Post by: Carbon_Dude on April 05, 2017, 06:09:00 AM

I say go for it.  However, be aware the pinion gear box is expensive and adds a few extra pounds of weight to your build.

Title: Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
Post by: OilcanRacer on April 09, 2017, 12:08:29 AM

I would build this, but cannot find a manufacturer

Title: Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
Post by: Carbon_Dude on April 09, 2017, 06:05:28 AM

Talk to Peter at xmcarbonspeed.com, I thought there was a new Chiner carbon frame that was going to be available.

Title: Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
Post by: Jerryno on April 09, 2017, 11:04:33 AM

Before you start I suggest to try the gearbox on some test bike first if you haven't already. The weight is not a big issue, it is in good place, but the shifting feels a bit weird - it is not that ergonomic and doesn't feel as good as shimano or sram. This might not appeal to some.