| Re: Needed new bike design
landotter wrote:
> cmcanulty wrote:
> > I think the thing needed for practical winter riding where snow and
> > salt are the norm is a fully enclosed drivetrain and brake system. Why
> > has no one come up with this? It would also greatly ease cleaning and
> > maintenance chores for everyone.
>
> Internal hub with a nickel plated chain. You don't need a chain guard
> if you don't want one. I commuted with this setup for years in Chicago
> winters.I'd have an old towel or rag handy and wipe the crap off the
> chain when I got home. Wet lube once weekly and no trouble at all. I
> like those KMC "heavy duty" bmx chains for winter use with Nexus and
> Sram hubs. Strong, cheap, and say FU to the elements.
What he said, but you can even skip the wet lube and wipe off bit if
you want. Comes with internal foot brake too if you want.
Joseph
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