Originally Posted by
EjustE
I have absolutely nothing against dork disks and turkey levers (and stem shifters) but I avoid bikes with them. The reason is very simple: They were available on entry level bikes with boat anchor frames and cheap components. .
If this is the case why was there a "dork disk" on the Gary Fisher Paragon I bought last spring? I would hardley call a 2 grand 29er hardtail an entry level bike with cheap components. (ok maybe there wheels are a little flexy).