> The second step is SRAM to eliminate the SX rear derailleur all together, as an injection-molded plastic 12 speed clutch derailleur will always be a bad idea. Its intentional use of plastic as a form of planned obsolescence (particularly in the cycling industry) in such a vital component symbolically perpetuates a "throwaway" society and may encourage smaller manufacturers of this vile philosophy
Fuckin' A-men. I swear these things were designed to grenade once a rider starts putting serious miles down so they'll upgrade to a GX level component.
This year Trek has eliminated a crazy amount of foam in the packaging on their Marlin series bikes. It's almost entirely paper and cardboard. I personally wouldn't want their minimalist execution on some of the higher end stuff but considering where Trek is selling the lion's share of bikes, it's a big step in the right direction.
May 24, 2021, 11:03 a.m. - Lu Kz
> The second step is SRAM to eliminate the SX rear derailleur all together, as an injection-molded plastic 12 speed clutch derailleur will always be a bad idea. Its intentional use of plastic as a form of planned obsolescence (particularly in the cycling industry) in such a vital component symbolically perpetuates a "throwaway" society and may encourage smaller manufacturers of this vile philosophy Fuckin' A-men. I swear these things were designed to grenade once a rider starts putting serious miles down so they'll upgrade to a GX level component. This year Trek has eliminated a crazy amount of foam in the packaging on their Marlin series bikes. It's almost entirely paper and cardboard. I personally wouldn't want their minimalist execution on some of the higher end stuff but considering where Trek is selling the lion's share of bikes, it's a big step in the right direction.