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Re: Nano Tube -- Anyone else having trouble?

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Originally Posted by diviney View Post
Interesting point...

It was an especially attractive thought that the gear-driven tubes could eliminate chains, but you make a good point. If we chained the front and back together, then it would regain the symmetry. Presumably these chains would not be stressed too much (what about 25 instead of 35?)... It just kind of negates much of the beauty of the tubes.
Eliminate chain? Why would you be interested in eliminating chain? It is one of the best power transmission techniques available. I've had bad experiences with it, but I would still use it.
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