Shaft drive

[utilityart]

Seems like they show up from time to time with some new design.
Just thought this might spark some ideas
http://www.sonomabike.com/product.php?ID=4
Get rid of cable hangers and stuff like that and this bike could be made to look pretty decent. I've always thought that the shaft drive looked pretty clean.
This was in my Amazon daily spam.

 

[hubgearfreak]

bevel gears (there's one at each end of the shaft) are inefficient. if you're happy to get 3/4s of your legs' power converted into forwad motion instead of virtually it all, then go ahead.
i won't be joining you, i prefer oily jeans

 

[xddorox]

Yeah, 98% efficiency is a pretty good result, that's why it's still around after more than 100 years. Plus you can find parts everywhere. A calf tattoo is a cool thing.

 

[utilityart]

I just like the look of them. If efficiency was my concern I'd ride a road bike.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I have to have a shafty someday. Efficiency be darned.

 

[KOTA]

Actually I think it looks pretty cool......Price isn't outrageous either.

 

[thatismytruck]

I have to have a shafty someday.

<insert sophomoric humor here>
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[mikesbikes36]

^^^^^^ LOL

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

hahahaha!!! shut up you guys!