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07-22-23, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sir_crash_alot

As I build my new bike, I'm wondering now how many features I can put on it for maximum aggravation to, er, "traditionalists".

Fat tires (28mm)
Disc brakes (you know, from those filthy mountain bikers)
Sloping top tube
other aero features that make the bike slightly heavier
Tubeless tires
Chain guide (to support my 1x drive train....and also from those filthy mountain bikers)

Thinking of adding a dropper post for comfort + control on descents, which sacrifices a bit of weight...but also borrowed from those filthy mountain bikers.

Be sure to include electronic shifting, and as many CF parts as possible. Bonus points for going more than $20k in debt to do it.

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