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		loeg 46 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike Everything wears down. Chains are objectively more efficient than shaft drives -- it's not my personal opinion.

defrost 46 days ago [–]

The two major downsides for chains are maintenance and longevity.

The main benefits to shaft drive are longevity and ease of maintenance.

That's objectively more efficient to those that travel a lot in harsh conditions.

Opinions are almost always personal.

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