07-02-2011
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Huckin' trails
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Spring ride !
Heya, First ride of the year, still had snow in the streets 
I know I look like a midget on the pic, but I'm not 
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topless. that's what all mtb girls do. we go ride, get topless, have pillow fights in the woods, scissor, then ride home!
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07-02-2011
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#852
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Huckin' trails
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Mountain in the city
The mountain on a island... That's what Montreal is all about folks !
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Originally Posted by NicoleB28
topless. that's what all mtb girls do. we go ride, get topless, have pillow fights in the woods, scissor, then ride home!
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07-02-2011
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#853
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Originally Posted by rollover
Honda RN-01 G-cross MTB: Its alive and well...
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While this concept may hold some interest, I must be missing something, and if so please excuse me.
Today, certain land managers still put MTB's and motorcycles together for trail access. Doing so eliminates all hiking, and non-motorized multi-use trail systems. If this is your local situation, I get it.
If not, then I fail to see how adding a motor does anything other than to add fuel to the fire started by the all the anti-MTB folks. [Sierra Club, AMC, etc..]
Is this post an attempt to further this misconception, do you have special needs, or do I just need another cup o' java? Please do me a favor and clarify. Thanks,
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07-02-2011
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#854
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Bike Geek
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Rough patch...
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07-02-2011
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#855
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Give it a crank
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One from Sedona along Huckaby Trail.
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07-02-2011
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Quote:
While this concept may hold some interest, I must be missing something, and if so please excuse me.
Today, certain land managers still put MTB's and motorcycles together for trail access. Doing so eliminates all hiking, and non-motorized multi-use trail systems. If this is your local situation, I get it.
If not, then I fail to see how adding a motor does anything other than to add fuel to the fire started by the all the anti-MTB folks. [Sierra Club, AMC, etc..]
Is this post an attempt to further this misconception, do you have special needs, or do I just need another cup o' java? Please do me a favor and clarify. Thanks,
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I don't believe the Honda RN-01 has a motor. If memory serves it is a downhill bike from the early aughts that had an integrated gear/bottom bracket system.
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07-02-2011
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Trail Prospector
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Heathw,
Thanks for the reply, and the info. Okay, so no motor- eh? Did not realize Honda ever made a transmission for MTB's. Thought it looked like the old 50cc motor on mini-bikes that many of us had as kids.
Can only imagine that weight kept it from being mass produced. Did it have any redeeming qualities, like a wider gear range?
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07-02-2011
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I think they only made them for the race team but I could be wrong. I don't know about the gear range. Maybe Rollover can chime in.
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07-02-2011
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#859
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Airborne Flight Crew
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Originally Posted by Flyin'W
Heathw,
Thanks for the reply, and the info. Okay, so no motor- eh? Did not realize Honda ever made a transmission for MTB's. Thought it looked like the old 50cc motor on mini-bikes that many of us had as kids.
Can only imagine that weight kept it from being mass produced. Did it have any redeeming qualities, like a wider gear range?
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Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_RN-01_G-cross
The Honda RN-01 G-Cross is a mountain bike produced by Honda specifically for downhill racing events. Honda is not a manufacturer of bicycles and this bike is not commercially available to the general public. It was introduced in the 2004 racing season by the Team G Cross Honda who competed in the NORBA and Mountain Bike World Cup points series races.
What sets it apart from most other bicycles is the fact that it was developed specifically for race use by the Honda team using many purpose made components not commercially available. It is also different in that it uses an internal gearbox instead of external (dérailleur) gearing system, which although not unique to this bicycle, is quite rare. The gearbox on the RN-01 is specific because it is not a classic gearbox like the Rohloff Speedhub for instance. Inside the gearbox there is a classic derailleur, a cassette and a chainring. The freewheel is not placed on the rear wheel but in the bottom bracket so the chain is constantly moving when the back wheel is spinning. This allows the rider to shift gears without pedalling.
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Jerry Hazard – Mpora MTB Expert
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07-03-2011
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#860
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Where the ocean meets the sky!
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2011 Rockhopper 29er
Last edited by Cajun Rich; 07-03-2011 at 11:31 AM.
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07-03-2011
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#861
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local trails rider
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Originally Posted by Cajun Rich
Where the ocean meets the sky!
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Do you have pictures that can be seen without being logged in to Facebook?
edit: better now.
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07-03-2011
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#862
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You got it. Did not know it would do that.
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2009 ASPECT 20
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07-03-2011
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#863
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everybody had a strange friend
look at the helmet !
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07-03-2011
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#864
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View from the "Top of the World".
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07-03-2011
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#866
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On the charge, Lap 3 of 4 through the rain forest
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07-03-2011
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#867
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old and slow
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Just messing around the 'Nut
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07-04-2011
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Originally Posted by capriol
look at the helmet !
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Uhhh....which one? Seriously man, get some different shorts. There are kids around here.
Oh wait, it's MTBR. Nevermind....
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07-05-2011
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Trail Prospector
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jhazard,
Appreciate your taking the time to reply, and school me, had no idea. Wondering if Honda's solution proved reliable, solved chain-line issues, reduced chain- slap, or had a wider gear range. Any ideas?
Thanks again,
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07-05-2011
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#870
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Purveyor of Trail Tales!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyin'W
jhazard,
Appreciate your taking the time to reply, and school me, had no idea. Wondering if Honda's solution proved reliable, solved chain-line issues, reduced chain- slap, or had a wider gear range. Any ideas?
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Hi Mr. W,
Here is all you could want to know about a modern interpretation of a gearbox bike that is getting wonderful reviews:
http://www.zerode.co.nz/bikes.php
Enjoy,
Michael 
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If you can't keep the rubber side down......at least smile for the camera!
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07-05-2011
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#871
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Old bikes = new fun
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07-05-2011
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#872
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Thirty mile mix of road and trailmade for the perfect evening..
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07-05-2011
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#873
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Digital Toast
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07-05-2011
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I Void Waranties
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Quote:
Originally Posted by michaelsnead
Hi Mr. W,
Here is all you could want to know about a modern interpretation of a gearbox bike that is getting wonderful reviews:
http://www.zerode.co.nz/bikes.php
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Pretty cool, any plans for a aggressive trail/AM version?
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07-05-2011
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Airborne Flight Crew
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyin'W
jhazard,
Appreciate your taking the time to reply, and school me, had no idea. Wondering if Honda's solution proved reliable, solved chain-line issues, reduced chain- slap, or had a wider gear range. Any ideas?
Thanks again,
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(sensing a touch of sarcasm - but I do admit, my meter is broken, so if I'm missing it, my apologies)
Hey Flyin'... Just trying to provide a frame of reference for the bike, and show it in action.
As for your questions - we may never know. I certainly don't. I didn't follow downhill so closely then, I just remember seeing it and wondering what the hell it was. Seen lots of argument/discussion about it here on the interweb, but don't recall seeing any real feedback about the tech.
Given Greg Minnaar was World Champ 2003 and 2004 aboard the Honda, as well other various team victories with other riders, seems the Honda may have addressed many such issues.
If you're honestly curious, follow michaelsnead's link.. contains lots of info of what's probably a similar design.
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