Trek actually patented a 2x idler/front derailleur in order to sell a Freeride version of their Diesel DH Bike pre-1x drivetrains.
Never made it to market, but a cool concept I’d love to try.
The DH version was such a clean/neat looking bike (to me at least):
Jan. 9, 2024, 6:33 a.m. - Andrew Major
Trek actually patented a 2x idler/front derailleur in order to sell a Freeride version of their Diesel DH Bike pre-1x drivetrains. Never made it to market, but a cool concept I’d love to try. The DH version was such a clean/neat looking bike (to me at least): 