Dear Bike Industry

[BMXER]

I enjoyed this article.

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/bike-industry-mtb-standards/

[MORNE]

Yes.

 

Reminded the of the Hambini video where talks about the utter engineering ‘shite’ that is the SRAM et al way of fixing cranks together and how they develop lateral play over time. But i guess that's partly Shimano’s fault for patent blocking everything.

 

BB, no questions. PF is satan.

Bars...i still dont get 35mm lol. It will die a quick death.

 

Hub standards - proof that the bike industry is laughing at you.

 

Something they left out: thru axle standards....

If the hub standards weren’t a big enough headache already...combine that with 10,12,14,20mm thread area and 1.0,1.5, 1.75, 2.0 thread pitch.....FML

[dave303e]

...and please, right hand, front brake.

 

Left hand is for clutch or rear brake only

[EddieV]

Yes.

 

Reminded the of the Hambini video where talks about the utter engineering ‘shite’ that is the SRAM et al way of fixing cranks together and how they develop lateral play over time. But i guess that's partly Shimano’s fault for patent blocking everything.

 

BB, no questions. PF is satan.

Bars...i still dont get 35mm lol. It will die a quick death.

 

Hub standards - proof that the bike industry is laughing at you.

 

Something they left out: thru axle standards....

If the hub standards weren’t a big enough headache already...combine that with 10,12,14,20mm thread area and 1.0,1.5, 1.75, 2.0 thread pitch.....FML

 

You need to be so careful what you buy ito future diy ... the proprietary components on bikes are now getting ridiculous.

 

Specialized proprietary rear shock for many years now - (the yoke guys luckily brought out a remedy for some)

 

The proprietary square-ish seat posts on new bikes.

 

Trek's 9.9 supercaliber new sliding rear shock .... . The rear triangle also only have a single pivot/hinge/bearing at the BB, thus flex/movement of the carbon seat and chain stays itself? Will that become a trend too?

 

 

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Edited November 27, 2020 by EddieV

[TNT1]

 

 

The proprietary square-ish seat posts on new bikes.

 

 

 

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Yeah, seems like every road bike coming out these days has a proprietary seat post. Some look like have several different ones across different models from the same manufacturer. 

[DR ◣◢]

...and please, right hand, front brake.

 

Left hand is for clutch or rear brake only

 

I don't see the problem. 

 

Rode left-front for more than 30 years on my bikes. Got on a motorbike for the first time in my life and it wasn't a problem at all. 

[Chavo]

...and please, right hand, front brake.

 

Left hand is for clutch or rear brake only

What if you don't moto? Besides, I don't think this is a bike industry "standards" thing. It's more personal preference IMO. You can still use brakes from 10 years ago on a bike today if you wanted, can't say the same for wheels (for example)

[BMXER]

I don't see the problem.

 

Rode left-front for more than 30 years on my bikes. Got on a motorbike for the first time in my life and it wasn't a problem at all.

I do plenty of enduro on my husky, commute on a z1000. My bicycle brakes all have a rear brake on the right..... no issues or confusion

[Hairy]

I don't see the problem. 

 

Rode left-front for more than 30 years on my bikes. Got on a motorbike for the first time in my life and it wasn't a problem at all. 

It is like kissing your cousin or sibling ... you can do it, but it should not be done ... do the right thing Front Brake = Right Lever

[DR ◣◢]

I do plenty of enduro on my husky, commute on a z1000. My bicycle brakes all have a rear brake on the right..... no issues or confusion

 

Agree 100% person. Some people just feel the need to shove their ***** down other peoples throats when it comes to personal preference. Don't be that guy. Keep it in your pants.

 

I honestly can't see the claimed benefit going from boost to super boost. Marketing at it's finest. Stiffness 

 

Same with 31.8 vs 35 on bars. It's still a bar that you hold onto. Don't tell me that one is stiffer or more responsive to trail chatter etc. I did not notice a difference when I "upgraded". 

 

Ps. You have great taste in moto! I see a Vitpilen 701 in my future for commuting and some weekend fun. 

Edited November 27, 2020 by DR ◣◢

[DR ◣◢]

It is like kissing your cousin or sibling ... you can do it, but it should not be done ... do the right thing Front Brake = Right Lever

 

Which foot should be forward when you use a coaster brake?

[lechatnoir]

...and please, right hand, front brake.

 

Left hand is for clutch or rear brake only

 

This will most likely end my life after decades. This old dog ain't learning no new leopard spots

[BaGearA]

It is like kissing your cousin or sibling ... you can do it, but it should not be done ... do the right thing Front Brake = Right Lever

Sibling? 0_0

[lechatnoir]

Which foot should be forward when you use a coaster brake?

 

On a 29er?

[NickGM]

What if you don't moto? Besides, I don't think this is a bike industry "standards" thing. It's more personal preference IMO. You can still use brakes from 10 years ago on a bike today if you wanted, can't say the same for wheels (for example)

 I agree. It's a non-issue. It's not really a standard if you can swop them round in 20 minutes. 

[BaGearA]

On a 29er?

How bout 27.5