[Seth Mallory]

Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV

I agree that belts would be lighter, though we really haven't had a weight problem the last two years. We actually have been struggling to get up to 120lbs, to get more traction. Right now I would take the smaller footprint over the lesser weight option.

I haven't thought about the backlash, several teams have done gear drives and haven't mentioned it being a problem.

I like your effort for making a smaller footprint. For the last couple of years 192 has been working to reduce the footprint in a different way. For those that know 192 you will be shocked to hear that the students have a new gear box that should be more space saving then the last 2 years.