Originally Posted by mstateglfr

It is too much overlap. A 1998 9sp road bike can be 96% the same as a 2015 9sp road bike and 92% the same as a 2015 11sp road bike.
I have been vocal, in threads and PMs, and the main reason is the forced moving of threads into that forum. Especially when the threads arent even applicable to that forum like the very popular retro roadies thread. Thats c&v frames with STIs, many of which are 10 and 11sp. Thats neither the frame period or STI period the forum is for.

An 8 or 9sp road bike doesnt need a new forum- 8sp and 9sp STI road bikes are currently for sale and a very popular option due to cost and value.



Interest has partly been force created due to threads being moved there even if the OP didnt want them.
This practice is rarely done elsewhere, its why there are mechanical discussions in general, c&v, road, etc. Its why there are lights and gps discussions in general, road, etc. Its why there are MTB threads in general and c&v. I could continue, but hopefully you are able to recognize the inconsistent application of moving threads.

And while the forum is attracting interest, that doesnt mean the same level of interest wouldnt exist if the forum werent around- the interest would just be in road and c&v. Interest being further subdivided doesnt equal increased interest.

This new forum was apparently due to one c&v person asking for it. Take time and read thru threads about the new forum- they are overwhelmingly filled with 'why' and 'not needed' type comments.

Originally Posted by hazetguy

moderators moving old threads there to make it look like there is substance does not mean it is attracting interest. if you randomly check in to the forum home page and see how many people are viewing each forum, there is almost never anyone in the brifter forum. heck, when i checked while typing this, there are more people looking at the fat bike, indoor trainer forums, and even the winter forum (there were zero in the brifter forum).

read the 'we got a present for you' thread. c&v is more than welcoming of a 2001 trek.

yes, they also said that about this ship:

the mods really missed the boat with the brifter forum.