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I would be happy to see the Banebots back next year.

I am sure if you search for my build season posts on the topic you will see that our team suffered probably as much frustration with these transmissions as anyone... but the more I took them apart and put them back together the more I came to appreciate the sturdy and simple design. You can bet that Banebots will have the tolerance and materials issues worked out for next year. In fact, they already have the materials issues worked out.

Given the way Banebots took responsibility for their product, and at no small expense gave teams replacement carrier plates whether they needed them or not, I think they deserve our respect as a quality vendor who can be counted on to put forward a quality product next year.

And did I mention how nicely their encoders mount onto the axle shaft and how well they work? That is a factor in favour of the BB's that often goes unmentioned.

Jason

P.S. The suitability of the BB for direct drive is one of the true strengths of the product over some of the competitors. Direct drive directly increases overall drive system reliability by eliminating what is often the "Weak Link", the chain coming off the sprockets. From that point of view a direct drive BB tranny has the potential to create the most reliable rookie (or veteran...) drivetrain EVER in the KOP.