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07-26-23, 10:05 PM
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07-26-23, 11:58 PM
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Woohoo, big monsoon storm whippin through the valley!
07-27-23, 02:57 AM
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Re: brakes, I complain that I am stuck (but ok with) rim brakes on current fleet, but since big groupset seem to not support rim brakes at their mid and high end, next bike will most likely HAVE to be disc brake.
Re: brakes, I complain that I am stuck (but ok with) rim brakes on current fleet, but since big groupset seem to not support rim brakes at their mid and high end, next bike will most likely HAVE to be disc brake.
07-27-23, 02:59 AM
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07-27-23, 05:54 AM
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07-27-23, 07:30 AM
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No. A proper day for mowing is about 70, maybe 75. Humidity around 29% with a gentle breeze blowing. Overcast if possible.
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07-27-23, 07:46 AM
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07-27-23, 07:47 AM
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**** Big Groupset?
I gotta tell you, I never thought I’d see the day when this forum’s weight weenies would just lay down their arms and surrender to the latest thing, especially when it’s just marginally useful and an obvious weight penalty. Sad.
I thought tubeless was bad, but this is an even more embarrassing surrender. The power of Big Marketing . . . ‘If you make it they will come’.
I gotta tell you, I never thought I’d see the day when this forum’s weight weenies would just lay down their arms and surrender to the latest thing, especially when it’s just marginally useful and an obvious weight penalty. Sad.
I thought tubeless was bad, but this is an even more embarrassing surrender. The power of Big Marketing . . . ‘If you make it they will come’.
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07-27-23, 07:47 AM
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It seems really stupid, but I would even consider another Habanero, same custom geometry but set up for internal cables/hoses, disc brakes, slightly wider tire clearances....probably looking at $2-2.5K for frame/fork.
07-27-23, 07:48 AM
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07-27-23, 07:48 AM
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**** Big Groupset?
I gotta tell you, I never thought I’d see the day when this forum’s weight weenies would just lay down their arms and surrender to the latest thing, especially when it’s just marginally useful and an obvious weight penalty. Sad.
I thought tubeless was bad, but this is an even more embarrassing surrender. The power of Big Marketing . . . ‘If you make it they will come’.
I gotta tell you, I never thought I’d see the day when this forum’s weight weenies would just lay down their arms and surrender to the latest thing, especially when it’s just marginally useful and an obvious weight penalty. Sad.
I thought tubeless was bad, but this is an even more embarrassing surrender. The power of Big Marketing . . . ‘If you make it they will come’.
07-27-23, 07:59 AM
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07-27-23, 08:02 AM
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I know others are, eg Campy and maybe MicroShift etc. so I would consider them, but I don't have the tools for campy and not sure I want to go on a Spirit Airlines level groupset either.
07-27-23, 08:07 AM
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It's the Shifters ("brifters") that are the problem. Not the calipers. I believe updated Di2 (and 12 speed cable shifting) for Shimano are not supporting caliper brakes.
I know others are, eg Campy and maybe MicroShift etc. so I would consider them, but I don't have the tools for campy and not sure I want to go on a Spirit Airlines level groupset either.
I know others are, eg Campy and maybe MicroShift etc. so I would consider them, but I don't have the tools for campy and not sure I want to go on a Spirit Airlines level groupset either.
07-27-23, 08:08 AM
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It's the Shifters ("brifters") that are the problem. Not the calipers. I believe updated Di2 (and 12 speed cable shifting) for Shimano are not supporting caliper brakes.
I know others are, eg Campy and maybe MicroShift etc. so I would consider them, but I don't have the tools for campy and not sure I want to go on a Spirit Airlines level groupset either.
I know others are, eg Campy and maybe MicroShift etc. so I would consider them, but I don't have the tools for campy and not sure I want to go on a Spirit Airlines level groupset either.
07-27-23, 08:12 AM
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Maybe I am being too picky?
07-27-23, 08:18 AM
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Looks to me like it's right there on that page. 11 or 12 speed with rim and Di2.
07-27-23, 08:31 AM
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07-27-23, 08:41 AM
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You should get a trophy bike instead.
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07-27-23, 08:44 AM
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Qwitcher Qvetching. If you want rim brakes, I still see Super Record EPS with rim brakes listed for sale. It is $4K, but it is rim and it is electronic. Lots of good custom carbon available. Calfee makes nice tandems, not so sure about their solo bikes. Parlee is still around and I have seen their bikes up close. Lots of good stuff out there.
07-27-23, 09:12 AM
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Qwitcher Qvetching. If you want rim brakes, I still see Super Record EPS with rim brakes listed for sale. It is $4K, but it is rim and it is electronic. Lots of good custom carbon available. Calfee makes nice tandems, not so sure about their solo bikes. Parlee is still around and I have seen their bikes up close. Lots of good stuff out there.
Parlee Cycles files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Back from bankruptcy, Parlee Cycles is optimistic: 'We’re still building bikes every single day in Beverly' (yahoo.com)
Most Chapter 11s turn into Chapter 7s before they are over.
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