Originally Posted by
amazinmets73
Yes, this is what I'm referring to when I say the cycling industry is a scam. Ubiquitous disc brakes, proprietary parts which require special tools, companies pushing 1x drivetrains and phasing out triples (which are ideal for touring), electronic everything, etc.
Other than the environmental impact, I have nothing against carbon fiber and believe it to be an ideal material for racing (as long as you're not on a limited budget.)
No one really cares about that stuff. If you want to peel everything away, this thread is really about familiarity and a reluctance to change. The diamond frame has been around for a century, so it's not like there has been a total revamp of the design.
People who grow up only using aluminum and carbon fiber frames, disc brakes, and 1x systems will start a thread years from now complaining about the latest scam changes that threaten their perspective of how things should be. And they wil get the same response. Each generation holds onto things way too close.
Because at the end of the day, you still have to pedal to get where you are going, (e-bikes excepted but then mateiral is probably moot but I digress). Frame material and components don't change the sunlight filtering throuigh the trees or the wind on your face, climate change does...lol!
John