J∆kk∆ls Posted August 20, 2018 Share Don't most people ride like this ? o_O I know I do. All my bikes have always had the front brake lever on the left! Dirt Tracker and BSG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted August 20, 2018 Share mmmmmmmmmmm a sexy Banshee Spitttttyyyy!He was super quick down the trails and jumping all over the place! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 20, 2018 Share He was super quick down the trails and jumping all over the place! I love spitties. Such playful bikes. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted August 20, 2018 Share Don't most people ride like this ? o_O I know I do. I'm with you. Almost killed myself though when I borrowed a bike for a test ride recently and found the front brake on the left. Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 20, 2018 Share I'm with you. Almost killed myself though when I borrowed a bike for a test ride recently and found the front brake on the left. HERETIC Dirt Tracker and J∆kk∆ls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 20, 2018 Share All my bikes have always had the front brake lever on the left! YOU DO KNOW YOU ARE WRONG! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, T-Bob, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted August 20, 2018 Share YOU DO KNOW YOU ARE WRONG!I was, but now that I cycle on the right-hand side of the road it makes sense. Plus I didn't know better when I bought my first bike as an adult at Revolution Cycles with the brakes set up that way. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 20, 2018 Share I was, but now that I cycle on the right-hand side of the road it makes sense. Plus I didn't know better when I bought my first bike as an adult at Revolution Cycles with the brakes set up that way. you are forgiven as you bought a spaz then, so it makes sense >? J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted August 20, 2018 Share you are forgiven as you bought a spaz then, so it makes sense >?HAHAHA, I would never do such a thing, it was a Schwinn Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushdee Posted August 20, 2018 Share Forbidden Bike Company high-pivot 29er https://www.pinkbike.com/news/forbidden-bike-company-high-pivot-trail-bike-crankworx-whistler-2018.htmlall this fancy tech, and still the rear derailleur remains the age-old standard design, like a limp arm protruding precariously. Some companies are attempting to change this though. Hopefully soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 20, 2018 Share all this fancy tech, and still the rear derailleur remains the age-old standard design, like a limp arm protruding precariously. Some companies are attempting to change this though. Hopefully soon.Gearbox bikes Hairy, MrJacques and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted August 20, 2018 Share all this fancy tech, and still the rear derailleur remains the age-old standard design, like a limp arm protruding precariously. Some companies are attempting to change this though. Hopefully soon.Still better than a heavy, expensive gear box that can't down-shift under load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usxorf Posted August 20, 2018 Share all this fancy tech, and still the rear derailleur remains the age-old standard design, like a limp arm protruding precariously. Some companies are attempting to change this though. Hopefully soon.You break another rear mech, my bru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 20, 2018 Share Still better than a heavy, expensive gear box that can't down-shift under load.i think you get used to stopping pedaling for 0.5 sec *shift* and continue Edited August 20, 2018 by BaGearA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted August 21, 2018 Share i think you get used to stopping pedaling for 0.5 sec *shift* and continueIt's not too bad. You get used to it quite quickly. But when you are desperately looking for an easier gear on a sudden 20% climb it can suck. as far as derailleurs go every time I've had a nice fancy one (Saint, XTR) hanging off the back of my bike it's ended up in pieces in a bush. 105, Zee and SLX for me. Anything fancier is a waste on a pleb like me. Edited August 21, 2018 by Duane_Bosch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Still better than a heavy, expensive gear box that can't down-shift under load.the flip side of the coin is that if you down-shift under load with a conventional drivetrain you stand a good chance of ripping apart your chain..... I "may have" seen this in practice on a "friends bike" ........ if you know what I mean Eddy Gordo and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now