On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 3:18:31 AM UTC-8, wrote:
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 7:25:21 PM UTC-5, James wrote:
What's the point of clip less pedals. People ride happily with flat pedals.

What's the point of gear levers integrated with the brake levers?
People ride happily with gear levers on the down tube, or no gears at all!

What's the point of disc brakes? People happily use rim brakes.

What's the point of multitudes of bottom bracket bearing designs?
People ride happily with regular square tapered axles and cranks to fit.

What's the point of through axles? People ride happily with quick
release axles or solid axles.

What's the point of A-Head head sets? People ride happily with threaded
steerers and head set assemblies.

What's the point of .... I think you see my frustration with the current
thread.


I haven't bothered going tubeless on my newly acquired gravel touring
bike (1) with 42mm WTB Resolute tyres. If I start getting punctures or
run out of traction and want lower pressure, and think tubeless goop
will help, I might try then.

(1) Marin, Four Corners.

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JS

freakin' luddites...."if'n it was good enough fer mah pappy, it's good enough fer me! MAGA!!!!!!"

There's a homeless encampment waiting for you.