Marketing Gimmicks - List em.
01-27-08, 07:06 PM
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Marketing Gimmicks - List em.
I was thinking about the "zertz" inserts on my Specialized hyrbid seat stays- this is a gimmick right (I bought the bike before I knew anything at all re bikes).
In any event, I'd like to hear what perceived gimmicks exist or that you have purchased.
Someone once posted the ear-wind- deflectors - Are F**king kidding me?
In any event, I'd like to hear what perceived gimmicks exist or that you have purchased.
Someone once posted the ear-wind- deflectors - Are F**king kidding me?
01-27-08, 07:08 PM
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Carbon fiber 
01-27-08, 07:29 PM
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Making a kilometer blurry
Stiffer frame = better power transfer
01-27-08, 07:38 PM
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It was 25 degrees during my 55 mile ride today. My gloves didn't feel like a scam. Or do you specific over priced gloves ??
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01-27-08, 07:42 PM
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my castelli bibs are falling apart...... just as good as my pi's....
01-27-08, 08:03 PM
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I was thinking about the "zertz" inserts on my Specialized hyrbid seat stays- this is a gimmick right (I bought the bike before I knew anything at all re bikes).
In any event, I'd like to hear what perceived gimmicks exist or that you have purchased.
Someone once posted the ear-wind- deflectors - Are F**king kidding me?
In any event, I'd like to hear what perceived gimmicks exist or that you have purchased.
Someone once posted the ear-wind- deflectors - Are F**king kidding me?
01-27-08, 08:13 PM
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Zertz instantly popped into my head. Carbon chainstays are my 2nd choice.
01-27-08, 08:14 PM
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Grant Petersen
bladed spokes
ergo bends
"Made in (Japan/USA/Italy)"
titanium
bladed spokes
ergo bends
"Made in (Japan/USA/Italy)"
titanium
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01-27-08, 08:17 PM
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Wrapping carbon fiber over an aluminum stem and then selling it for $200
01-27-08, 08:42 PM
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