Originally Posted by
WhyFi
Oh, I believe you... but that something could be poorly designed doesn't mean that these are poor designs (and the majority opinion from those that have actually ridden them is that they're not poor designs).
...show me where I said it was poorly designed please. What I said is that IMO, it might be an unnecessary complication that compromises an already sophisticated monocoque space age materials frame design. And for no good reason other than to sell more product. But hey, it was developed in a partnership with Fabian Cancellara.
How was it developed?
IsoSpeed was developed through a partnership between Trek engineers and Fabian Cancellara, one of the world’s most successful Classics riders. Professional riders are a key element in our development process. They spend more time on bikes than anybody else, and they're equipped to scrutinize minute details and provide the valuable feedback that is paramount to creating the best bikes in the world. Who better to push us to innovate than those whose livelihood depends on the performance of our products?
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/i...trek/isospeed/
I bet somewhere along the line, San Gennaro appeared in a vision and the blood liquified too.
If you want to continue arguing "well, a lot of people ride and like them", I'll just chalk it up to being back in the road forum for a while. Most everybody drinks the same Koolaid in here. This whole discussion with you has unpleasantly reminded me of discussing the last election with my next door neighbor Hannity fan.
I don't do that any more either.