What’s The Best Bicycle Gearbox? Rohloff Hub vs Pinion Gearbox
As you guys know, I’m a big fan of gearbox drivetrains. Almost all of my journeys around the…
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Inside the Future 13-Speed Shimano Gearbox: Weight, Drive Efficiency & More
Shimano recently filed a patent for a new 13-speed gearbox, and in this article, we’re going to talk about…
11 Reasons To Tour With A Pinion Gearbox (And 8 Reasons To Not)
In 2010, the first Pinion gearbox was fitted to a bike that was cycled across the Himalayas. By…
What’s The Weight Difference Between Derailleur and Pinion / Rohloff Bikes?
I’ve recently noticed some very inaccurate numbers being thrown about regarding the weight difference between gearbox bikes and…
This Ahearne Pinion Gearbox Touring Bike Will Blow Your Mind
You’ll find a few touring bike creations from Joseph Ahearne’s workshop already on CyclingAbout, but I always have time…
What’s The Difference In Speed Between Gearbox Systems? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano
Gearboxes are becoming more and more popular on touring and bikepacking bikes. The most common form of bicycle…
A Complete List of Gates Carbon Belt Drive Touring Bike Manufacturers
There’s no doubt that Gates Carbon Belt Drive is an excellent drivetrain solution for long-distance touring bikes. I’ve…
This Antarctica Bicycle With 4x Fat Bike Wheels Wants To Stay Upright
After recently featuring the wild Moots Snoots Antarctica fat bike, a few readers have passed on details of…
Check Out This Droolworthy Page Street Cycles Pinion Touring Bike
Page Street Cycles is a new venture for two Portland frame builders with over 50 years of combined…
A New Pinion Gearbox for 2017: The Lightweight Pinion C-Line
The modern derailleur system is a simple and efficient way to provide gears on a bike. You certainly…