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by Rnonymous 1405 days ago
I went down the same path owning a BMW shaft drive motorcycle, doing my own maintenance. I decided i had enough of re-tensioning the chain on my bicycle (Living in Amsterdam) and got a second hand Brik shaft bicycle. Indeed maintenance is harder, but i have far less maintenance. So instead of ~twice a year giving my chain bike some love, i now bring the Brik to the shop once every 2-3 years.

I still ride a normal chain bike regularly, and I can't say i find the Brik heavier to ride. It all seems negligible compared to the watts wasted by the sitting position of a city bike.