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Re: Sonic Shifter - recent feedback?

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Originally Posted by James3245 View Post
-use of encoder (which I understand comes pre-installed)
I do not believe this is accurate. There is an output shaft for an encoder, but I don't think one comes included with the kit.

Beyond that, my 2cents when it comes to 2-speed gearboxes is to give VexPro a look. Their 2 CIM Ball Shifter (or even the 3 CIM Ball Shifter) is lighter than a Sonic Shifter, has a fully enclosed housing to prevent debris from getting into it, shifts more smoothly (in my opinion at least) than a dog gear due to the ball shifting mechanism, and will hold up through a whole season and beyond without any issues (if properly lubricated), and it's fairly easy to use an encoder with. Oh, and VexPro gearboxes are also quite a bit cheaper than AM gearboxes.

I don't have any particular problem with AM gearboxes, but when it comes to comparing two similarly functional and reliable products, lower weight and price always wins for me.

Last edited by cbale2000 : 03-01-2016 at 16:19.