Am I tempted by the thing? Or by the gold ano?

[cantunamunch]

First up:

Aenomaly Switchgrade:

SwitchGrade - Gold Rush

The SwitchGrade is a game-changing new bike component that lets cyclists change their bike's saddle angle and effective seat angle on the fly, without tools! Nose down to climb with greater efficiency, power, and front and rear wheel traction. Then nose up to descend safely with more saddle...

www.aenomalyconstructs.com

Note: stated to be compatible with TranzX and PNW Loam so conceivably useable with 27.2 frames and posts.

 

[scott43]

Definitely the ano....

 

[cantunamunch]

This one has been featured before- and I'm pretty sure I could do nearly the same thing with a black Delta stem extender for about a tenth of the price.

Raised reverse stem.

Raised Reversed Stems

 

[wooglin]

Not purple anno. Fail.

 

[cantunamunch]

This one I'd really have to look for, hard. Gold Power Cranks with adjustable length cranks.

PowerCranks X-Lite Crankset: Adjustable Length 165mm-182.5mm - Dual Mode Lockout - 110mm/74mm - Gold

Online Bike Swap! NOS, NIB & Used bicycles and parts. Large supply of HIGH END vintage and modern Parts Campagnolo 90's ano, Dura Ace XT/XTR and complete bikes

bikerecyclery.com

 

[cantunamunch]

Definitely the ano....

Know what I totally want in gold ano? Skewer wing nuts like the old Hurets. Modern-ish thread, ofc. Would look champ on the Raleigh grixie.

Also: screw-clamp bottle cage retainers.

 

[scott43]

Know what I totally want in gold ano? Skewer wing nuts like the old Hurets. Modern-ish thread, ofc.

Stylish.. can you imagine being Huret wing nut snob and then Campy quick release smug guy dusts you?? Throw the bike down, "stupid wing nuts!!!'.

 

[cantunamunch]

Stylish.. can you imagine being Huret wing nut snob and then Campy quick release smug guy dusts you?? Throw the bike down, "stupid wing nuts!!!'.

This is why I want the wings just on the nut side

I mean, seriously, imagine an Onipax Leaf with a wing nut on the other side.

QR Skewers

MTB Road Mountain Bicycle Wheel Hub Front and Rear Quick Release Skewer

onipax-shop.com

And it's not like I'm the first one to think of replacing knurled cylinders with something more grabbable. Here's one for hand planes:

Rob Cosman's Plane AdjuSTAR 2.0: Vintage Stanley & Record Version

Our Plane AdjuSTAR vintage Stanley & Record version, is an easy to use replacement for your plane's adjusting knob. Visit RobCosman.com for more information.

robcosman.com

 

[Tom K.]

That Switchgrade looks like a recipe for disaster.

Seatpost insertion test, anybody?!

 

[chris_the_wrench]

First up:

Aenomaly Switchgrade:

“Green for the money and Golf for the honeys.”

But i see a solution for a problem ive never found to be a problem..

 

[Brian Finch]

 

[cantunamunch]

Well, one temptation gone - I no longer have to obsess about mid-foot pedaling and Catalyst pedals. The link to get the special gold ano ones is dead.

The Science - Pedaling Innovations

The Catalyst Pedal’s unique design is based on several scientific studies. J.R. Van Sickle Jr, M.L Hull/ Journal of Biomechanics 2007 – This study showed no difference in power or economy between pushing through the ball of the foot and the mid-foot pedal position. They thought that there would...

pedalinginnovations.com

Get your Limited Edition GOLD Catalyst Pedals before they run out! - Pedaling Innovations

I hope you’ve getting a chance to enjoy your Catalyst Pedals lately. Things are thawing out around here so I’m finally getting some rides in after a couple months off the trails. Whatever your trails are like today, the riding season is coming up soon and we’ll all have plenty of chances to show...

pedalinginnovations.com

 

[firebanex]

Got some friends that drank the midfoot pedaling kool-aid.. they seems to like the pedals for bikepacking.

I still don't see what problem the switchgrade solves in a realistic riding situation.

 

[cantunamunch]

Got some friends that drank the midfoot pedaling kool-aid.. they seems to like the pedals for bikepacking.

That's a good point - heavy loaded efforts with low foot speed.

In that vein, if herself should ever be able to ride a tandem again, I might look into the Catalysts for her to stoke with.

I still don't see what problem the switchgrade solves in a realistic riding situation.

I have to squint pretty hard but I can sort of see it as being useful for weird frame/post combos. Or an MTB that spends a lot of time on jumps.

 

[cantunamunch]

Pretty sure it's the gold ano on this one.

Stein&Fenton

www.steinfenton.com

 

[Tony Storaro]

Pretty sure it's the gold ano on this one.

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Stein&Fenton

www.steinfenton.com

You aren’t tempted by this. Because you are fully aware that lugs only work if steel on steel. Even carbon on carbon has it risks and Ti on carbon is a liability.

 

[cantunamunch]

You aren’t tempted by this. Because you are fully aware that lugs only work if steel on steel. Even carbon on carbon has it risks and Ti on carbon is a liability.

*shrug* on the other hand, I've ridden enough Allez Epics, Alans, Giant Cadex and Trek internal-lug bikes to be already mostly dead?

 

[cantunamunch]

Bronze is so much like gold when shiny.

stikK handmade wooden handlebars bring beauty to utility - Treadlie

Adelaide designer-maker David Adderton makes laminated timber handlebars. Crafted from Australian oak with Tasmanian blackwood and CNC bronze details, stikK …

treadlie.com.au

 

[Tony Storaro]

Bronze is so much like gold when shiny.

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stikK handmade wooden handlebars bring beauty to utility - Treadlie

Adelaide designer-maker David Adderton makes laminated timber handlebars. Crafted from Australian oak with Tasmanian blackwood and CNC bronze details, stikK …

treadlie.com.au

This will be uncomfortable AF but man it is beautiful

 

[cantunamunch]

How much for just the seatpost?

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