Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Challenge accepted.
Actual problems solved:
- high pressure clinchers - fussy and expensive tubulars
- indexed shifting - user errors and steep learning curve with friction shifting
- integrated brake/shift levers - must move hands away from brake levers to shift
- carbon frames - corrosion, fatigue failure (and others)
- disk brakes - poor wet weather braking, friction-induced blow offs
- low pressure tubeless tires - pinch flats
"Steep learning curve for friction shifting" -- seriously? Those are minor issues at best.