MODERN: Spooky Bikes G1 Proto

[LeeDevelopment]

They do look very nice though, whats the retail on that bike :?:

No retail yet as it's a prototype, it needs to be tweaked a wee bit first before it's unleashed on the downhill buying public.

 

[beepbeep]

The 4-bar linkage looks a bit unbeefy is that because of the weight taken off not using a cassette and rear mech?

Cheers!

 

[LeeDevelopment]

The back end is made of steel and not aluminium, thus no need for fat tubes on the seat stays.

 

[Birdman]

Interesting bike, there seems to be mileage in the G-Boxx concept for DH, not sure it will ever cross over, though I have seen more xc/ rail bikes with Rollhoff (sp?) rear hubs.
Quick Q, how come there seem to be two cables into the drivebox?

 

[hoegaardenadds1]

one to change up and one to change down? grip shiftty type changer?

 

[LeeDevelopment]

one to change up and one to change down? grip shiftty type changer?

What he said!!

The problem with the G-Boxx is the perceived weight of it, however it's not that heavy. Only a few manufacturers are experiementing with them as it's still 'cutting edge' I suppose. It also costs a lot to develop a frame with which to stick a single manufacturer's product into, it's not a universal standard fitting as such so to speak. Thus not many firms experiment with it as of yet.

 

[elite504]

:shock:

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Hehehehe

 

[PurpleFrog]

The back end is made of steel and not aluminium, thus no need for fat tubes on the seat stays.

The Fisher CR7 vindicated at last!

I was wondering about whether a bike could be made with an IGH at the BB. Possibly ASAP.

 

[stevet1]

interesting. Back end looks like it would flex like mad, skinny steel = flexy no?