Originally Posted by ridethetown

I guess I should clarify that the only gripes I'm seeing are exactly in line with my own - complaints about all the proprietary nonsense on principle. It looks ridiculous and it's completely stupid that you can't replace parts for fit, or due to the very likely event of the eventual wreck on a gravel or cross bike. Seriously, WTF? That said, all I see is praise about the functionality, comfort (by and large), and performance of the bike. Damn Germans, why can't they just do this the normal way?!?