Shimano going to 11
12-03-11, 10:29 PM
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12-03-11, 10:31 PM
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12-04-11, 05:10 AM
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My problem is not that the new tech costs money; it's that the new tech is less durable than the old, so not only do you have to pay more up front, you have to more frequently replace chains, cassettes, etc. I run older bikes with 6-7 gears in the back and having to replace a chain or cassette is extremely rare, even after 20 years and thousands of miles. I just don't see having extra gears in between my current gears worth it when it costs more and needs to be replaced more often.
It's foolishness.
Then again, that's the 41 for you.
It's foolishness.
Then again, that's the 41 for you.
The more exotic it gets, the shorter the life of the part. But pro teams don't care as it's all free to them.
It always amazes me when a customer comes in with the "latest and greatest" and it's got a thousand or so miles on it and needs something replaced or something broke. You want to say "what's your point?" and then, "stay off the internet"...
12-04-11, 08:56 AM
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I's also made a plug gage from a 6mm hex wrench, ground down to a thickness of about .070 inch to use as a no-go gage. It that drops between the rollers, the chain is done.
12-04-11, 04:30 PM
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Well said. Very well said.
The more exotic it gets, the shorter the life of the part. But pro teams don't care as it's all free to them.
It always amazes me when a customer comes in with the "latest and greatest" and it's got a thousand or so miles on it and needs something replaced or something broke. You want to say "what's your point?" and then, "stay off the internet"...
The more exotic it gets, the shorter the life of the part. But pro teams don't care as it's all free to them.
It always amazes me when a customer comes in with the "latest and greatest" and it's got a thousand or so miles on it and needs something replaced or something broke. You want to say "what's your point?" and then, "stay off the internet"...
12-04-11, 07:32 PM
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12-04-11, 11:56 PM
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Well said. Very well said.
The more exotic it gets, the shorter the life of the part. But pro teams don't care as it's all free to them.
It always amazes me when a customer comes in with the "latest and greatest" and it's got a thousand or so miles on it and needs something replaced or something broke. You want to say "what's your point?" and then, "stay off the internet"...
The more exotic it gets, the shorter the life of the part. But pro teams don't care as it's all free to them.
It always amazes me when a customer comes in with the "latest and greatest" and it's got a thousand or so miles on it and needs something replaced or something broke. You want to say "what's your point?" and then, "stay off the internet"...
