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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

The simple fact remains. Some older tech is just...

The simple fact remains. Some older tech is just more robust than newer stuff (notice I didn't say more efficient, better, faster, etc...). Forget steam locomotives---go to the example I posted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Wow, even with an explanation you don't get it....

Wow, even with an explanation you don't get it. My point is, they're still serviceable to this day. There are some "modern" electric locomotives that are completely unserviceable and will never again...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Because of the numerous examples we can see in...

Because of the numerous examples we can see in every hobby of old technology operating alongside newer technology. C&V bikes aren't disappearing. Ever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

It was a pretty simple analogy that often, older...

It was a pretty simple analogy that often, older tech is far more robust than newer tech. And isn't going anywhere. Like why there are tens of thousands of manual-wind pocket watches around and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Glad we can agree.

Glad we can agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Utter nonsense.

Utter nonsense.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

"Bit?" I see what you did there.

"Bit?" I see what you did there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Ford doesn't make any more Model T parts....

Ford doesn't make any more Model T parts. Locomotive manufacturer Baldwin doesn't exist. And yet it's possible to keep Model Ts and Steam Locomotives operational. In other words, other companies will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Hoax? You're probably too young to know.

Hoax? You're probably too young to know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

It’s called an “analogy.” Can’t help it if you...

It’s called an “analogy.” Can’t help it if you don’t understand.

And we’re not talking about “advantages.” :rolleyes: Unless we’re talking about the one where “modern” bikes will be in the bin in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

When I’m helping operate an obsolete steam...

When I’m helping operate an obsolete steam locomotive, I laugh at the guys who think their “modern” diesel is the end-all be-all. And laugh again when they can’t start it because the batteries are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Don’t be silly. Mechanical bikes aren’t going...

Don’t be silly. Mechanical bikes aren’t going anywhere. I can still get parts for an 1890s steam locomotive. Model T guys can keep their cars running.

Sorry to disappoint you. Mechanical bikes are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Just like wood is still a great material for...

Just like wood is still a great material for making a guitar, so steel is still a good bike frame material.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

I suppose it’s a little cheaper to replace a...

I suppose it’s a little cheaper to replace a cable than a battery. Although a cable lasts longer than a battery. Like I’ve said before, this isn’t a cheap hobby. Even so, I personally don’t like to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Electronic shifting sounds *****en.

Electronic shifting sounds *****en.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Eew. No.

Eew. No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Really? Because “newbies” certainly weren’t the...

Really? Because “newbies” certainly weren’t the ones dropping the big bucks for top of the line professional racing components.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Oh. Bianchi...

Oh.

Bianchi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

You might do well to re-read the thread title…

You might do well to re-read the thread title…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Guess you thought wrong. Of course, if something...

Guess you thought wrong. Of course, if something happens to screw up the indexing, I can always switch to friction with the turn of a D ring.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Definitely.

Definitely.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

I guess, if they were friction…

I guess, if they were friction…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

Did you not read the part I wrote about “once...

Did you not read the part I wrote about “once properly adjusted?” I use downtube shifters and have never once worried about frayed cables, gummed up cables, or any additional adjustments once...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

If people are having to adjust and tinker with...

If people are having to adjust and tinker with their mechanical derailleurs or cables with the frequency suggested here, they’re doing something wrong.

Once properly adjusted, mechanical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

You're not talking about mechanical shifting?

You're not talking about mechanical shifting?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,921
Posted By smd4

When the EMP happens, I'll still be able to shift...

When the EMP happens, I'll still be able to shift my bike gears...
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