i just typed a long frikin post about my christini bike (not jeep), i deleted it somehow, so here's
the summary: aside from being the lightest bike i've ever owned the thing is sturdy as a tank. it
takes hills like a quad-runner. i like to take things apart so i've tried to dismantle the front end
(that front hole is so inviting to the mechie-geek) but it's not as easy as i thought it would be. i
dont know if its intentional to keep people like me out or just the way it's built. i wont go near
the rear-end (even though it more accessable) because i know i'll never get it back together.
i cant say i've taken mine to its limits but i've lent it to two friends for trips and they had no
troubles on long rides (hundreds of miles). my brother is 220lbs and the rims survived his
off-roading in Morgantown (WV). i've never had it serviced (aside from my own work) in over a year
so i have no idea how the manufacturer deals with warranty/repairs. i know there near me in philly
cause i get their mailer once in a while. i'm assuming the shop where i bought it would just ship it
to them if any of the transmission parts broke? of course the most important thing: when you're not
riding it it looks damn good on the wall. everyone asks about the breaks.
ps, are the jeep bikes the same brand and since when did jeep start making bikes? Or is it like that
VW-Trek deal?
now the real reason i'm here is to get my sister's subaru questions answered but i gues that's
another "AWD" thread.
Nick
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> > Alan Braggins <
[email protected]> wrote in message > One of the smaller pictures seems
> > to show a gear on the back axle <snip>
> > > (inside the brake disk). It's not clear, but it looks like maybe a flexible shaft behind the
> > > rear shock absorber, linking the back axle to the bevel gears shown in the cutaway view of the
> > > headset/ steerer area.
> >
> > On close inspection you are absolutely correct - the shaft is clearly visible entering the top
> > tube where it bends sharply up. The more I look at it the curiouser it seems - and the more
> > accurate Jobst Brandt's
>
> All:
>
> We at Christini would like to thank you for you interest in our AWD Mountain bikes and
> motorcycles. Here's a little info so that you can continue your discussion with some facts.
>
> 1. The complete drive system weighs 2.7lbs.
> 2. The system is a positraction system and only engages during wheel slip, however, you have a
> shift on the fly option.
> 3. The complete standard bike weighs 30lbs. XTR under 28lbs
> 4. The drive system is a rigid shaft drive with 5/8" hollow tubing and spiral bevel gearing.
> 5. The gearings system was developed with help from one of Boeing Helicopters top gearing experts
> whom designed the Boeing Vertol. He is one of the top consultants in the country and would
> certainly be interested in Mr. Brandt's opinion. However, it is only an opinion.
> 6. Proof is in the riding. See some of the reviews.
>
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/2003_full_suspension/product_121954.shtml
> 7. There will be a review in Dirt Rag in two months and one in Mountain Bike Action in three.
> 8. We are not the only ones doing this. Yamaha has spent 6 years and 20 million+ to develop it.
> See our news page for more info on ours. I believe Yamaha would have a few things to say. See:
>
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/19february03twowheeldrive.html
>
> Hope some of this info helps answer some of the questions. Feel free to e-mail us direct. We don't
> check these pages very often.
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> Thanks!
>
> Christini AWD