Dork Disk.............(always? never? sometimes?).........
07-20-14, 02:10 PM
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I find these people entertaining at times... carrying their bikes after a flat because tire sealant, spare tubes & tools aren't welcome on stage 10 of the tour. Nevermind the fact that they're 3000 miles away from the tour.
07-20-14, 02:12 PM
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Ah... it's halfspeed... Mr. Don't Question The Kool Aid Drinkers, himself.
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07-20-14, 02:54 PM
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Yep. It's definitely the other guys. Fortunately, they've got you to straighten them out.
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07-20-14, 03:32 PM
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Hideous, utterly hideous.
Totally unnecessary on a properly built & maintained machine.
To have one is an indication of a lack of basic bicycle maintenance competence and a belief in CPSC's nanny-state requirements.
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Totally unnecessary on a properly built & maintained machine.
To have one is an indication of a lack of basic bicycle maintenance competence and a belief in CPSC's nanny-state requirements.
-Bandera
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07-20-14, 03:32 PM
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Oh... I've owned my plot (and even the "box") for some time now. I guess you just don't plan ahead for the inevitable... huh?
But you are correct! Not much likely hood you'll ever need a plastic disk to keep your chain out of your spokes.... unless you ride lots and lots of miles for many, many years. Then... it becomes pretty much a sure bet that the flimsy little disc is going to save you at least the phone call of shame. And a few spokes.
And I agree completely about reflectors being a total waste of.... well... OK I am not really sure what they waste. They weight nearly nothing and require no maintenance. But who on Earth needs a reflector? I have no idea how many cyclists have passed right in front of me while I drove my car.... and I never saw their reflectors. But I do know..... some cyclists I've seen out after dark I most certainly did see because of their reflectors! But those blinkys are even better.... so I threw away a few bucks and I hung one of those on my saddlebag too.
But you are correct! Not much likely hood you'll ever need a plastic disk to keep your chain out of your spokes.... unless you ride lots and lots of miles for many, many years. Then... it becomes pretty much a sure bet that the flimsy little disc is going to save you at least the phone call of shame. And a few spokes.
And I agree completely about reflectors being a total waste of.... well... OK I am not really sure what they waste. They weight nearly nothing and require no maintenance. But who on Earth needs a reflector? I have no idea how many cyclists have passed right in front of me while I drove my car.... and I never saw their reflectors. But I do know..... some cyclists I've seen out after dark I most certainly did see because of their reflectors! But those blinkys are even better.... so I threw away a few bucks and I hung one of those on my saddlebag too.
07-20-14, 03:33 PM
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Cycle snobs would promote removing the front wheel if some French speaking cyclist said it's the "new thing." I have yet to understand why people do things like remove the "dork disc." What? To save 22 grams? They'll also remove the reflectors & then cry foul when someone gets hit by a car at dusk.
Unless you're a professional racer or have 20 bikes in your garage, keep the dork disc and ignore the snobs.
These people are obnoxious...
A bad bump or debris on a PERFECTLY tuned bike can send the chain into your spokes. At speed, that can cost you the chain & seat stays. Maybe it's just me, but I think a dork disc is cooler than a totaled bike.
Unless you're a professional racer or have 20 bikes in your garage, keep the dork disc and ignore the snobs.
These people are obnoxious...
A bad bump or debris on a PERFECTLY tuned bike can send the chain into your spokes. At speed, that can cost you the chain & seat stays. Maybe it's just me, but I think a dork disc is cooler than a totaled bike.
07-20-14, 03:34 PM
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If everything is properly adjusted, you won't need such a thing.
07-20-14, 03:45 PM
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Mr Roopul - you were saying?
07-20-14, 06:07 PM
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I always offer my help... and my spares. After all.... I am just appreciative they let dork looking cyclists like myself share their MUP's with them. After all... I even use a MEDIUM sized Topeak saddlebag.
07-20-14, 07:26 PM
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And I did remove the front reflector. I have 2 lights I wanted to mount and the reflector mounted on the handlebar was in the way. Still have the rear reflector but I want to get a rear light or 2 so eventually I'll take that off.
No kickstand on this one, but my old bike had one. Went to the bike trail with a coworker and he laughed and asked "what is that thing?" Duh, a kickstand. As he made fun of me, his bike leaning against his new Jeep shifted and the pedals scratched his brand new Jeep. I just laughed and pointed at the scratch and asked, "what is that thing?"
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07-20-14, 07:41 PM
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This explains why dork discs are so heavily featured each year when websites highlight special equipment used in the spring classics.
07-20-14, 07:48 PM
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Well, yeah. I guess the confusion was over the use of "drop". The chain went over his granny cog and into the disc. The disc didn't do anything to save his RD hanger, though.
07-20-14, 07:59 PM
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The only cyclists who really need a disc are those that let their RD get so wonky they've got to kick it to make it work amd I'm sure no one here has ever done that.
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07-20-14, 08:09 PM
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The thing is, I don't see the harm in having a "dork disc" on my bike. It weighs next to nothing & is some very cheap insurance. Is the only reason to take it off so that the cool kids don't think I look silly and to save 20 grams? That's a semi-serious question. Am I missing something, here?
On a similar note, is there a spare tire in your car? F1 racers don't carry spares. Why should we do so in our regular cars?
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07-20-14, 08:22 PM
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Don't forget to file the lawyer lips off your fork ends too 
They are even more annoying because they get in the way when removing or installing wheels.
They are even more annoying because they get in the way when removing or installing wheels.
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07-20-14, 08:49 PM
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Roopull, I'm not debating the looks factor here, I'm talking specifically about your argument that, "a PERFECTLY tuned bike" could suddenly send a chain into the spokes by hitting a bump or catching debris. If this were true, the majority of these guys in cobblestone races would be destroying wheels regularly. Not to mention any sort of MTB racing or cyclocross.
So yeah, if you really dig cheap insurance and don't mind how it looks, by all means keep it on the bike. But do not make up bull**** excuses that have zero merit in reality while simultaneously calling out anyone who decides to take it off a snob. Maybe people simply don't like the looks and also understand how limit screws work.
So yeah, if you really dig cheap insurance and don't mind how it looks, by all means keep it on the bike. But do not make up bull**** excuses that have zero merit in reality while simultaneously calling out anyone who decides to take it off a snob. Maybe people simply don't like the looks and also understand how limit screws work.
07-20-14, 09:00 PM
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Yep... and this is to meet CAFE standards, not because it makes any freakin' sense.
I'm seriously wondering if there's an actual logical reason for this "emulate the pros" nonsense that is so prevalent among cyclists. It's great for things like shift-gear, frame, pedals etc... but safety gear? Ummm... ????
I'm seriously wondering if there's an actual logical reason for this "emulate the pros" nonsense that is so prevalent among cyclists. It's great for things like shift-gear, frame, pedals etc... but safety gear? Ummm... ????
07-20-14, 09:07 PM
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07-20-14, 09:07 PM
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Roopull, I'm not debating the looks factor here, I'm talking specifically about your argument that, "a PERFECTLY tuned bike" could suddenly send a chain into the spokes by hitting a bump or catching debris. If this were true, the majority of these guys in cobblestone races would be destroying wheels regularly. Not to mention any sort of MTB racing or cyclocross.
So yeah, if you really dig cheap insurance and don't mind how it looks, by all means keep it on the bike. But do not make up bull**** excuses that have zero merit in reality while simultaneously calling out anyone who decides to take it off a snob. Maybe people simply don't like the looks and also understand how limit screws work.
So yeah, if you really dig cheap insurance and don't mind how it looks, by all means keep it on the bike. But do not make up bull**** excuses that have zero merit in reality while simultaneously calling out anyone who decides to take it off a snob. Maybe people simply don't like the looks and also understand how limit screws work.
The fact that it's being referred to as a "dork disc" speaks volumes re: the snob factor.
As for understanding limit screws, I've been maintaining my own for about 25 years, and no, I've never had a chain hit the spokes. Then again, I don't take the disc off.
I will also freely admit that I have only heard of a very few cases of this happening, but it does happen. One of my riding buddies, who insists on letting the "professional" at his LBS maintain his bike, lost his rear wheel due to is. If you do a brief search, you'll see this...
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...0rear%20spokes
So, no, it most certainly is not without merit, and not a bull**** excuse.
Please excuse me if I get a little annoyed with snotty comments about people being dorks for not doing stupid stuff to their bikes all for vanity's sake... unless I'm missing something. Seriously... is there a practical reason for doing this, or is it all looks?
EDIT: As for it being hitting a bump or debris, I'm not sure what has happened to actually cause these incidents. Bumps & debris was just my guess.