Author Topic: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?  (Read 1452 times)

OilcanRacer

Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
« on: April 04, 2017, 11:27:24 PM »
Wanting to build up a new bike with the p18 pinion gearbox .



Carbon_Dude

Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
« Reply #1 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.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

OilcanRacer

Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2017, 12:08:29 AM »
I would build this, but cannot find a manufacturer

Carbon_Dude

Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
« Reply #3 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.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

Jerryno

Re: Any pinion gearbox carbon frames yet?
« Reply #4 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.