jameso wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:06 pm
Do I need a gadget to do that mid ride? No. Do most of my rides consist of really tricky climbs for 2+ hours then ride back to the valley on one go? Unf not.
Thanks James.
I thought I was the only one who does see some potential for that sort of product. But then I do in fact ride quite a bit of that sort.
I get around the issue of the saddle being in a position that helps me on the ups (and flats), by collecting bruises. Despite 175 mm dropper, the rear of the saddle still gets in the way on the cruxes of steep & techy descends. Yet, not too big of an issue to have considered that or similar products.
Similar to me with the o-chain spider. I do sometimes (rarely) feel this surprising hit on the pedals (kickback), when riding (coasting and pedalling) over rough terrain with hard hits at low speeds. With some bikes more than with others.
But again, never enough to consider the o-chain.
Never tried one, but probably would, if I was racing DH and was good at it and with a bike that has a rear ward axle path.
Some of my mates make proper fun of my fatbike and say pretty much the same (marketing bs, rubbish, no need etc.) about it as some say about the discussed components. I guess it simply depends on where you come from and where you're heading (riding style/terrain).
Horses for courses.