There are some bankruptcies or some shit. One factor reminded me of PC companies: bullshit proprietary parts instead of simple sensible standards. Repairability is hampered when the only company that could supply the part goes tits up.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 5 hours later[^][v]#1,322,072
I have said it before, but hand-written paper checks taking a week to clear is antiquated and Victorian. The US banking system is behind most of the world.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 56 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,322,074
How many $4,000 bicycles does the world actually need though? At some point the 'yay capitalism' crowd has to deal with the other side of the unfettered greed and expansion model.
Probably a problem for the people that bought one like you say though.
boof (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,322,086
there was talk also of how some innovative features are kind of bullshit, though some people really like them. they have wireless electronic gear changing available now, for instance.
boof (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 32 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,322,140
one innovation that appeals to me is belt instead of chain. no greasy bullshit. efficiency drawback not important except for those who like to be maximally fast or high torque a lot.
Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 45 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,322,142
@1,322,086 (boof)
What happens if you're going up a mountain but you forgot to recharge your wireless derailleur and now you're stuck in second gear until you get back home???
boof (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 2 days later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#1,322,372
Another feature is suspension systems. If you have one, it is probably on the front wheel, to reduce rattle travelling up your arms. The off-road type of bicycles can have another for the back wheel. It naturally adds expense and weight. A cheaper good option is a seat post with its own suspension, for your ass.
I had an idea once for a type of bike that had three wheels for stability and a lightweight shell that you sat inside on a comfortable seat to protect you from bad weather, and it was a reclining bicycle type. So it looked almost like a car. I think a belt and automatic gear changes would help me with this concept.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 14 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^][v]#1,322,542
@1,322,480 (D)
I got stuck behind one of those 'fat bikes' and it took me 3 blocks to pass that clown with all the red lights (37 mph in a 40 and slower on hills). Please don't.
boof (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 day later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#1,322,784
Another development is disc brakes. They are more expensive than what was the standard, rim brakes. The advantage is little effort is needed to achieve stopping power, and more reliable in wet conditions. A drawback is that they can be finicky as fuck to be set properly. Also, if a bit of oil gets into the pads, you have to clean or replace them. And they easily develop a fucking annoying squeal.
Fukin hell tell me about it. I think I'm hardcore because I survived some mtb path, but then some incredibly muscular team does the same path on near light speed