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by bytesmith 2900 days ago
Unfortunately, Pinion systems haven't really gained any significant market share due to a) really high cost b) inability to downshift under load, c) a 1.5lb weight penalty and d) the frame must be built specifically for the Pinion system[1]. Still, always great to see new approaches like this as bike maintenance is a huge barrier to adoption.

[1] https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/the-pinion-gearbo...