Ha! on the ss thing. I get you and agree with on the other stuff tho. My mini-rant wasn't directed at you in particular, but at the bike industries need to continually stuff change down our throats wrapped in the guise of "it's better". If a drive train is performing poorly then yeah, being a stronger rider won't fix that. BUT, replacing drive train parts has become a game where people may be forced to upgrade to newer and more expensive components because their older stuff isn't working, or it's not compatible with their new frame.
People can get way more improvement/fun in their riding by improving their fitness/skill than trying or being forced to buy it via the next generation thing - whatever it may be. I can have a great ride on my 26" wheeled Explosif, but it's at a point of needing a new fork and choices in the 1-1/8 straight steerer that work for a 9mm QR hub are decidedly rare.
Jan. 17, 2022, 12:19 a.m. - Mark
Ha! on the ss thing. I get you and agree with on the other stuff tho. My mini-rant wasn't directed at you in particular, but at the bike industries need to continually stuff change down our throats wrapped in the guise of "it's better". If a drive train is performing poorly then yeah, being a stronger rider won't fix that. BUT, replacing drive train parts has become a game where people may be forced to upgrade to newer and more expensive components because their older stuff isn't working, or it's not compatible with their new frame. People can get way more improvement/fun in their riding by improving their fitness/skill than trying or being forced to buy it via the next generation thing - whatever it may be. I can have a great ride on my 26" wheeled Explosif, but it's at a point of needing a new fork and choices in the 1-1/8 straight steerer that work for a 9mm QR hub are decidedly rare.