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Re: Whats the big deal with in tube gearing?

While I haven't done one of these drives, I believe that protection (both of and from the chain) is the biggest advantage. Aesthetics and volume savings also contribute. One other point I noticed in a post was that if the tolerances are calculated correctly, it becomes nearly impossible for the chain to come off the sprocket without something breaking due to the limited clearance.
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