Transcontinental Race No. 6 - TCR6 - #TCRN06 - 2018

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Rhobbs in reply to @Velocio

For a race like this, I just don’t think it’s suitable, they have many applications, but you don’t need the robustness, the weight is too much, and if you do have a problem, unlikely to be fixed!
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frank9755 in reply to @Velocio
Just wondering... is anyone doing it on a Rohloff hub?

Many riders tend to follow fashions and so setups tend to be pretty similar.
I have to admit I didn't know how broad a range a Rohloff have until I googled it just now, and it's 526%. That makes it very interesting as an option.
Agree that weight not such an issue if it gives good ratios and performance
My reservations about them are
- lower efficiency than derailleur setups, but DK how much difference it would make.
- some of them have a reputation for breaking hub flanges. I was on a ride with someone when this happened, and then you are utterly stuffed.