Attention Luddites: No More Mech Dura-Ace!

[cantunamunch]

You really need to add some AXS, including the dropper to the E-bike. More batteries=more fun.

And a DC UPS for the hurricane remnant power outage days.

 

[Jersey Skier]

And a DC UPS for the hurricane remnant power outage days.

Do you have any idea how many things I can charge at once on my Suburban?

 

[cantunamunch]

Do you have any idea how many things I can charge at once on my Suburban?

*shrug* your generator says Chevy, mine says Jeep.

Doesn't change my point, especially for extended charging of e-bike primaries and for data-driven devices.

 

[Tom K.]

Who would buy an $8k bike. But maybe that's another issue...

Well, since you pretty much can't find one in stock, I'd say lots of folks?

Maybe the same kind of person that buys Stockli and Kastle and Kjus?

Different strokes......

 

[martyg]

Every time Specialized comes out with a more expensive bike they seem to sell out faster.

My bigger concern is that post pandemic a 105 level bike will be over $3000.

The production runs are also small, so it is not apples to apples. Some bikes only see 100 units, worldwide.

 

[Rudi Riet]

The production runs are also small, so it is not apples to apples. Some bikes only see 100 units, worldwide.

This is especially the case at the high end where the frames are often made for the sponsored pro teams and UCI rules state that any product used in a race needs to be available to the public within a year of initial use. Small production runs of these things are the norm.

 

[Rudi Riet]

Given all the talk about electronic shifting vis-a-vis mechanical, there's been not a peep about Rotor's all hydraulic groupset.

I've had a chance to try it and it shifts just as nicely as any electronic setup, without the need for charging or the EMP concerns. Sure, there's a lot of hydraulic lines to keep track of in the mix but it's a nice setup, all the same (and adapts really well to bikes that were initially configured for mechanical cable runs).

 

[cantunamunch]

Given all the talk about electronic shifting vis-a-vis mechanical, there's been not a peep about Rotor's all hydraulic groupset.

I rode a demo one on a trainer back in 2018; it was nice but then just about anything is on a trainer.

 

[martyg]

This is especially the case at the high end where the frames are often made for the sponsored pro teams and UCI rules state that any product used in a race needs to be available to the public within a year of initial use. Small production runs of these things are the norm.

With COVID I was extremely fortunate to snag this one. Unfortunately, due to injury, it only has 4 rides on it, while I rely more on my bikes which are my "training appliances".

 

[martyg]

Given all the talk about electronic shifting vis-a-vis mechanical, there's been not a peep about Rotor's all hydraulic groupset.

I've had a chance to try it and it shifts just as nicely as any electronic setup, without the need for charging or the EMP concerns. Sure, there's a lot of hydraulic lines to keep track of in the mix but it's a nice setup, all the same (and adapts really well to bikes that were initially configured for mechanical cable runs).

With Shimano controlling 90% of market share world wide, it is an extremely, extremely tough environment for any start-up. I an an investor and business mentor for a regional start-up incubator. Occasionally, someone will come along with a new cycling widget that they are seeking funding for. It is always a total non-starter. To many obstacles for them to get to scale.

 

[markojp]

I'm waiting for gripwalk compatible electronic locking cleats! Now there's a combo of spuriousness we all desperately need!

 

[Philpug]

I'm waiting for gripwalk compatible electronic locking cleats! Now there's a combo of spuriousness we all desperately need!

Amer was working on that from the old Neo EMB binding but it was WTR and was stillborn.

 

[martyg]

I'm waiting for gripwalk compatible electronic locking cleats! Now there's a combo of spuriousness we all desperately need!

The best way to bring that to market...,, engineer an exceptional design, budget $500k for IP attorneys, license the technology to Shimano, pray that your royalty checks exceed your initial investment.

 

[wooglin]

Today I rode my 1984 Allez with d/t shifters. I did not die and I did not miss a shift.

Yes, I am a retrogrouch luddite.

 

[cantunamunch]

did not miss a shift.

Yes, I am a retrogrouch luddite.

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27x 1 1/2 is totally gravel ready

 

[Bill Talbot]

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27x 1 1/2 is totally gravel ready

I'm sure you mean 1-1/4"... the pedals disqualify it regardless...

 

[Bill Talbot]

This is my idea of mechanical perfection on a two wheeler.
Suntour Superbe Pro components are the best, PERIOD.
1988 Alpine Fixed Road

 

[Wendy]

This is my idea of mechanical perfection on a two wheeler.
Suntour Superbe Pro components are the best, PERIOD.
1988 Alpine Fixed Road

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Every Luddite’s dream (including mine): Fixed gear! The most fun and the least maintenance!

 

[cantunamunch]

Every Luddite’s dream (including mine): Fixed gear! The most fun and the least maintenance!

Especially when you put a beginner on one and they get their weight too far forward while muscling the bars

 

[cantunamunch]

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I'm sure you mean 1-1/4"... the pedals disqualify it regardless...

From going on gravel or never missing a shift