AWD MTB?

The_One · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:38

How does this work then?

http://www.abikestore.com/Merchant2...awdsptblu&Category_Code=jmount&Store_Code=abs

Raymond Lin · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:42

It looks like there is something (belt/chain) that goes inside the bottom tube to the front and then some gears to re-direct it down. More thing to go wrong if you ask me, I mean how on earth can you fix something like that if it comes loose on the inside?

Jonny ///M · 20 Aug 2007 at 19:46

I cant work out how that works....would be **** i imagine. Would help me with manuals and wheelies though if it keeps the wheel spinning.

Does seem pointless,front wheel traction? climbing traction? Just learn how to ride :confused:

The_One · 20 Aug 2007 at 20:10

http://christinibicycles.com/tech-about.php

Jonny ///M · 20 Aug 2007 at 20:58

The_One said:
http://christinibicycles.com/tech-about.php

I see,its like a haldex diff. Dont want to imagine how heavy the full thing weighs though. :eek:

#Chri5# · 21 Aug 2007 at 10:34

Christini have been pedaling (boom-tish!) the AWD idea for a while. The one review I saw wasn't particular great.

MikeHunt79 · 21 Aug 2007 at 18:26

The only time I guess it could help would be going up a hill thru wet mud.... Seems pretty pointless to me... Rear wheel drive is fine, and would be more efficient than AWD.

disco Stu · 22 Aug 2007 at 21:53

eek, weight! 2.3lb

LordSplodge · 23 Aug 2007 at 12:13

The rear wheel is for drive, the front for steering. Don't try to "fix" what isn't broken.

Weight weenies would die having a fit if they saw that!

disco Stu · 23 Aug 2007 at 14:40

LordSplodge said:
The rear wheel if for drive, the front for steering. Don't try to "fix" what isn't broken.

Bmw say power to the rear, steer with the front, perfect

LordSplodge · 23 Aug 2007 at 14:44

disco Stu said:
Bmw say power to the rear, steer with the front, perfect

Exactly.

Anyway, who would need a two wheel drive bicycle? Technology for the sake of it and more to go wrong as well!