Adam-from-SLO said:Thank you for the lesson on the centripital!
I'll be taking my first Physics class next year!
Don't Ti. bolts last longer though, vs. a alloy bolt (amount of times you screw, then unscrew the bolt in/out) ?
I agree, $300+ dollar cycling shoes is a big chunk of money(about 1/2 or more the money you can spend on a good/decent frame!!!). If you check ebay frequently, a barely used pair of 2-5 yr. old Sidi's can be had for under $100.
curby said:did anyone mention insulated water bottles? surely not the latest gimmick but...
Crankyfeet said:What do you think is the most over-hyped, excess costing, part of a bike that really doesn't give you much benefit?
531Aussie said:Carbon saddle rails
So long, Alliante
......and titanium rails, for that matter. John Kennedy busted his ti rails, but I suppose he is a big dude.
Just what you need: you're out the front of the pack, about to win the biggest race of your life, then your saddle rails bust! At least you cut 90g off the weight of the bike
Peter@vecchios said:What's really dumb is a 53/39 and 11-23, what we see on many bikesouttaboxes. What is the product guy thinkin'??
Flyeater said:People who have ultra light bikes but ultra heavy bodies.
carbon stems are a gimmick.cutecub00 said:Maybe not a gimmick, but an ultralight stem seems like something want to stay away from. That would really suck to have your handlebars detach on a fast decent.
migelon said:carbon stems are a gimmick.
as are carbon bottle cages,
But if you like them then go for it, its your money.
The only carbon you'll find on my bike are my easton forks and time pedals which are an excellent use of carbon fibre.
But the biggest gimmick of all is the 11 speed cassette. It has no real function when 9 speed is sufficient.
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