Anyone else keeping their rim brake frames ?
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This ^^^ isn't actually a thing that happens for most people. Changing out disc brake pads is easier than rim brake pads. Cleaning rotors is pretty darn easy, too.
This sounds a lot like he doesn't know what he's doing, and it probably chasing the wrong solutions to the issues. I went through the same kinds of struggles when I was learning how to set up rim brakes over 30 years ago.
This sounds a lot like he doesn't know what he's doing, and it probably chasing the wrong solutions to the issues. I went through the same kinds of struggles when I was learning how to set up rim brakes over 30 years ago.
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8 pages of discussion took place before this ridiculous and overused comment was lobbed into the arena for viewing.
What a completely useless comment- really now, what is anyone supposed to do it this comment? Did it further any discussion? Did it help clarify anything?
It certainly isn't funny, in spite of you laughing st yourself.
I propose you never post this again as the forum will be better for it.
What a completely useless comment- really now, what is anyone supposed to do it this comment? Did it further any discussion? Did it help clarify anything?
It certainly isn't funny, in spite of you laughing st yourself.
I propose you never post this again as the forum will be better for it.
*probably another useless comment.
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Anyone else keeping their rim brake frames ?
I was unaware that there were any other kinds of brakes besides rim brakes.
I was unaware that there were any other kinds of brakes besides rim brakes.
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They are populated by a much older, less contemporary demographic that time has left behind. The majority of bikes participants boastfully post images of usually have a minimum of 1" or 2" headset spacers as a starting point and a riser stem, not the usual build of a group of active and passionate cyclists.
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I can't recall ever having to clean rotors in five years/25k+ miles on disc brakes. Why would I need to?
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You ride mountain bikes; you are not one of them, they wouldn't accept you.
There's a very vocal cohort on this site who believe that bicycle tech peaked sometime around 1987; The only worthwhile frames are lugged steel, integrated shifters and clipless pedals are just a marketing excercise by the bike mfgrs to get you to upgrade, carbon bikes explode, and flat handlebars are unrideable except for genetic mutants and those who have fallen from the One True Way
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I've heard tell it can take upwards of five days to clean them if you accidentally touch them with greasy paws.
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Serious question since I don't use discs. Can you use brake cleaner on bicycle disc rotors?
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He's not talking about you.
You ride mountain bikes; you are not one of them, they wouldn't accept you.
There's a very vocal cohort on this site who believe that bicycle tech peaked sometime around 1987; The only worthwhile frames are lugged steel, integrated shifters and clipless pedals are just a marketing excercise by the bike mfgrs to get you to upgrade, carbon bikes explode, and flat handlebars are unrideable except for genetic mutants and those who have fallen from the One True Way
You ride mountain bikes; you are not one of them, they wouldn't accept you.
There's a very vocal cohort on this site who believe that bicycle tech peaked sometime around 1987; The only worthwhile frames are lugged steel, integrated shifters and clipless pedals are just a marketing excercise by the bike mfgrs to get you to upgrade, carbon bikes explode, and flat handlebars are unrideable except for genetic mutants and those who have fallen from the One True Way
Theoretically, there could come a time in the near future that the perfect bike for everything and everyone will be made. The one and only that will make all others obsolete. Can you dig it suckers? Can you dig it? Only 2 drawbacks. It will cost 25k and is not in any way compatible with anything currently being sold. Manufacturers decide on 3 years parts manufacture/inventory before abandoning the current bikes altogether. What are you going to do? Immediately go out a plop down your 25k and step up? Or are you going to become a luddite and start hoarding parts/hanging on for as long as you can? Tough decision.
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I managed to smear my well-greased fingers on a rotor recently. A paper towel and a little rubbing alcohol took care of the issue in less than a minute.
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I don't know that they think it peaked. They might not think the upgrade is worth it.
Theoretically, there could come a time in the near future that the perfect bike for everything and everyone will be made. The one and only that will make all others obsolete. Can you dig it suckers? Can you dig it? Only 2 drawbacks. It will cost 25k and is not in any way compatible with anything currently being sold. Manufacturers decide on 3 years parts manufacture/inventory before abandoning the current bikes altogether. Tinfoil tinfoil tinfoil
Theoretically, there could come a time in the near future that the perfect bike for everything and everyone will be made. The one and only that will make all others obsolete. Can you dig it suckers? Can you dig it? Only 2 drawbacks. It will cost 25k and is not in any way compatible with anything currently being sold. Manufacturers decide on 3 years parts manufacture/inventory before abandoning the current bikes altogether. Tinfoil tinfoil tinfoil
I hope you warmed up properly before attempting those mental gymnastics
Most of my bikes are nice, older bikes;
two of them contain significant proprietary components from companies that don’t exist anymore. I can enjoy those bikes for what they are, knowing that eventually they’ll have to go on the wall for good.
I have older bikes because I have other budgetary considerations than new bikes. I enjoy my nice, old bikes, but I don’t consider myself some kind of superior because I didn’t shell out more money for new ones.
Deriding people who choose to do so doesn’t make you better than them, it just makes you look smug
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Without pushing this into P&R, Your hypothetical is dependent on a lot of conditions, chiefly that all global manufacturing, marketing and distribution is placed under the control of a single monolithic hegemony, which reduces the entire bicycle economy to a single ultrabike, and somehow also eliminates the sale, supply and trade of all currently existing parts and used bicycles.
I hope you warmed up properly before attempting those mental gymnastics
I hope you warmed up properly before attempting those mental gymnastics
