most overrated product. part 1.
04-15-08, 12:02 AM
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My vote goes to Ceramic bearings.
Since when do cyclists put out as much friction as the friggin space shuttle********** (thats one of the things ceramic bearings were designed for)
Since when do cyclists put out as much friction as the friggin space shuttle********** (thats one of the things ceramic bearings were designed for)
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04-15-08, 12:50 AM
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Why would someone say CF seatposts? They don't cost that much more. I have them on all my bikes. I like the fact you don't have to grease them. If they scuff it blends in more than a black aluminum one. I have never had a problem.
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04-15-08, 12:58 AM
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Expensive cranks: As an unarticulated part that doesn't really have a shock absorption function, I honestly can't tell the difference between the ones that come with $300 bikes or $2000 bikes. It's great that laying out $1500 for carbon fiber cranks will save you a couple of grams over the cranks on an Electra Townie, but going on and on about "stiffness' and performance advantages for page after page is a little silly when really the only concern is weight and weight only. Also, it seems that 99% of BikeForums members who start threads about problems with their cranks are really having bottom bracket issues.
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04-15-08, 01:04 AM
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I would think Carbon stem and bars. both offers little to no weight savings and do not offer any performance benefit other than easier to shape than the aluminum ones. the only benefit is to the manufacturer.
04-15-08, 01:05 AM
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The term road cycling itself is overrated. You can almost ride any bike on the road.
Just wait til it cracks. It happens. That said, I'll stick with my CF seatpost.
Just wait til it cracks. It happens. That said, I'll stick with my CF seatpost.
04-15-08, 01:58 AM
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two main reasons
Asthetics
Vibration Dampening
there is a weight saving although some carbon bars are heavier than their alloy counterparts, but at the top of the range the lightest is carbon... but then there is stiffness
my vote would have to be anodized valve caps
04-15-08, 03:46 AM
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+1 for CF bottle cages. If you check out the range of assorted bottle cages at say PBK you will find the lightest one is just ****ty old plastic for about $5 against a CF one that costs $40 or more and actually weighs more. All they have to do is stop your drink bottle from falling on the ground, no need for whizz bang technologies.
04-15-08, 04:05 AM
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04-15-08, 04:52 AM
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How much does it weigh?
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Yes, but many people have reported that using a power meter just drains the joy out of cycling at times because there is a concern for the 'numbers' and the data. Every once in a while we'll see a post or hear from someone who is very happy that they stopped using a power meter because they're enjoying cycling again.
a GPS, on the other hand, can be very useful for certain people. I would use it for:
-HRM
-route tracking (will save me time in having to map out the route I took and sharing it)
-altitude/speed/geotracking data being more accurate.
-other nifty uses that will inevitably come up.
a GPS, on the other hand, can be very useful for certain people. I would use it for:
-HRM
-route tracking (will save me time in having to map out the route I took and sharing it)
-altitude/speed/geotracking data being more accurate.
-other nifty uses that will inevitably come up.
04-15-08, 05:01 AM
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Route tracking?
Here's Pcad's Rule of Cycling #23: If you need a GPS on a BICYCLE ride, you are totally F'd.
Here's Pcad's Rule of Cycling #23: If you need a GPS on a BICYCLE ride, you are totally F'd.
04-15-08, 05:12 AM
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Anodized valve caps?
How about just 'valve caps'? 'Useless' is too kind, ordinarily useless items do not actually make your life more difficult.
How about just 'valve caps'? 'Useless' is too kind, ordinarily useless items do not actually make your life more difficult.
04-15-08, 05:20 AM
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