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Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

or both ...

or both

http://media2.giphy.com/media/5zkLai9w9GJnW/giphy.gif

to be fair, it's my first bike with rim brakes since the 80s.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I publish mostly in OpenAccess journals for that...

I publish mostly in OpenAccess journals for that reason :P

Or pay the fee to make it OpenAccess.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

As is evident to everyone on BF, I gotta say that...

As is evident to everyone on BF, I gotta say that I love Europe!

That is stellar.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

The French should stick to croissants, electronic...

The French should stick to croissants, electronic music and union-facilitated protests.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I doubt it. The lowest price point will win ......

I doubt it. The lowest price point will win ... which is cheap 3/5/7-speed IGH bikes with dynamos.

Then again, NA sales trends tend to buck the world (autos/bikes/clothing) but the market is...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Until there's objective evidence, it's just...

Until there's objective evidence, it's just anecdotal, right?

I base just about all of my purchases on objective evidence, unless I choose to disregard it like with my colourful bike. Because I...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I actually haven't seen any objective evidence...

I actually haven't seen any objective evidence of:

Quieter operation (#2 adv)
Better shifting (#4 and #5 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=5) of adv)
No...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Without a % of market share, your comments have...

Without a % of market share, your comments have no value.

It could be 2% gimmicky people or people buying by accident.

I don't care about money. Americans :lol:
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

My argument is that it doesn't address an unmet...

My argument is that it doesn't address an unmet need and that it's a niche product that with die over time, just like belt drive bikes.

I've maintained this argument since the beginning of the...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

no data within. what a surprise ...

no data within.

what a surprise

:innocent:
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

show me the market share percentage, then you...

show me the market share percentage, then you have a leg to stand on ;)
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 05:35 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

500 percent would be more interesting if the...

500 percent would be more interesting if the price point was lower.

I don't care about weight on a bicycle (as the rider is roughly 90% of the bike+rider mass).
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 02:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I just took in a bunch a PhD students (6 of them)...

I just took in a bunch a PhD students (6 of them) under my wing and I'm trying to train them to do important things and not "just things."

So, I guess I'm on a kick of "just because something can...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

It's a fad with no staying power, just like...

It's a fad with no staying power, just like belts. Just stating the obvious for the record that will prove me correct over time.

Only time will demonstrate this, so there's no further sense...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

That's a stretch and a tiny part of the bicycle...

That's a stretch and a tiny part of the bicycle market. An invention without a use.

What's the effective gearing range of the NuVinci?

edit:
...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I'm not convinced that an unlimited number of...

I'm not convinced that an unlimited number of gears is beneficial in practice.

It sounds suspiciously like an unlimited number of channels or unlimited bandwidth.

Put it around the Nürburgring...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Larch mountain ... I wouldn't even waste my time ...

Larch mountain ... I wouldn't even waste my time

:lol:

379894
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Also, could one just put a larger gear on the 11?...

Also, could one just put a larger gear on the 11? To shift the range of gearing for a lot less money than a NuVinci.

Wiggle | Shimano Alfine Single Sprocket with Chain Guide | Cassettes &...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I've used the Speedhub for a few months on a...

I've used the Speedhub for a few months on a loaner bike, while in Frankfurt.

I don't have a beef with the hub, I just haven't seen a review from a trustworthy reviewer ( i.e. from someone who has...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 07:48 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Aside from novelty, I struggle to see any value...

Aside from novelty, I struggle to see any value in the NuVinci when compared to the current IGH offerings. Most of those offerings are summarised here.

The Internal Gear Hub Review |...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 04:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I put it in the same category as belt drives. ...

I put it in the same category as belt drives.

Interesting but not bringing anything new to the table.

The IGH field is saturated all the way from a Nexus 3 (€50) to a Rohloff (€1000).

What...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 03:53 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

That's the one with the junk N360 IGH, right?

That's the one with the junk N360 IGH, right?
Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 03:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Good luck. You must enjoy living with old...

Good luck. You must enjoy living with old technology.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Once again, the argument is missed. *sigh* Once...

Once again, the argument is missed. *sigh* Once you guys build some infrastructure the conditions will be similar. For example, see Bogota (which is stunning by the way) here:
...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-14, 04:39 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

My point is that the Uptown isn't super special...

My point is that the Uptown isn't super special and I'm surprised that the North American market commands such a price. That's a €500 bike at most over here. If you're willing to sacrifice slightly...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-14, 03:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

I agree. I loved the Uptown 8 but find it super...

I agree. I loved the Uptown 8 but find it super expensive, however, I do understand that the North American market is devoid of such machines.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-14, 03:05 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Dynamo ... are you guys not knowing what those...

Dynamo ... are you guys not knowing what those are?

Kickstand and proper lights with standing phases?

Do people just look at the rear mech and say, XT is better than Deore and call it a done...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Nice bike. Get it assembled properly.

Nice bike. Get it assembled properly.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

lol no dynamo and lighting system keep...

lol

no dynamo and lighting system

keep on trying guys.

not a better company ... i find the Giants poorly equipped for the money compared to inexpensive German bikes.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

wow. over your head again. show me that...

wow.

over your head again.

show me that configuration from a US bike manufacturer.

not so bright, eh? perhaps, some meat to fuel that brain?
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

lol. show me something under €450 - 19% tax...

lol.

show me something under €450 - 19% tax (roughly 500 USD without sales tax) that can compete with this out of the box from a US bike company:

: LC-15 EDITION...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

If you're in the US... I'd look at this by...

If you're in the US...

I'd look at this by Giant:

Sedona DX (2014) | Giant Bicycles | United States (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/sedona.dx/14822/75688/#overview)

It MSRPs...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 07:17 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

The majority of urban cyclepaths are composed of...

The majority of urban cyclepaths are composed of "pavers" or interlocking bricks. In addition, most trekking done in Germany is often like this:

379462

379463

There are also more touristy...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Suspended forks are preferred on German/European...

Suspended forks are preferred on German/European trekking bikes, which are often considered superior in quality design to their North American counterparts.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-14, 06:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,232
Posted By acidfast7

Front suspension is common on German city...

Front suspension is common on German city commuter bikes and I recommend it to new cyclists.

It's quite useful in an urban and/or trekking environment.
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