rhm, very well put.

And there were some serious technical flaws to the NR group. As we all know, the rear derailleur was durable and reliable, but it didn't shift all that well. The cranks had a tendency to break, at least if you were a monster. The headset was very sensitive to installation and would wear out prematurely if not done absolutely right. I don't know what else. Those are the only defects I know of, but that's quite enough!

Also, I find all quill pedals to be excruciatingly painful, because I have big feet.

But the list of merits it had is quite long. I could give it a shot, if yooze are interested.