Suntour LePree 3 pulley rear mech

[ferrus]

Before watching this I had no idea that the front pulley becomes disengaged on the largest sprockets. Obvious I guess but quite clever.

 

[doctor-bond]

V. Clever (Patented no?)
V. Dead end.
V. cool

 

[zerogravitas]

Before watching this I had no idea that the front pulley becomes disengaged on the largest sprockets. Obvious I guess but quite clever.

Amazing! Nor did I, and I'd even read the comment to that effect in the AI summary and thought "sounds like nonsense."

Thanks for posting.

 

[Nob]

This rear mech coupled with PMP L shaped cranks = a nice combo for me

 

[Gtpulse]

I didn’t know that either about it disengaging and I’ve ridden a few miles with mine. I guess it’s not something you see while you’re pedalling!

 

[ferrus]

It’s pretty cool hey. I wasn’t feeling great for spending £50+ on one but seeing it operate like that has made it all the more interesting!

 

[ferrus]

Couple of pic’s of a different model doing its thing. Apparently according to the poster, the reason for the front pulley being smaller is to prevent it contacting the spockets if the mech’s fully extended: