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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting
7/31/2024 1:27am
Not a fan. Most of it has already been pointed out, electronic shifting hardly adds anything to the average bike experience, bar a few exceptions to the rule (lighter actuation to take care of wrists, automatic shifting for the ebike crowd). It only adds cost, weight and complexity for the majority of people. As I've said in the rumors thread though, to counter @Johnboy , always having had manual cars, I would LOVE an automatic transmission in my car (or an electric car for that matter) when it comes to the daily driver. I couldn't care less about noticing which...
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Johnboy Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting
7/31/2024 1:19am
For me I like my NX 11 speed (shock horror) cable actuated drive train running an Ali cage extender and a 11-50t sunshine cassette. I don't race, I have mechanical sympathy for the drive train (don't change underload) and mostly ride winch and plummet style trails. It's never missed a beat or pissed me off and has cost me 3/5ths of fk all. I'm not interested in spending all the dollars on axs transmission. I like cables. I draw parallels to my preference for car manual transmissions over slush boxes. I just prefer manuals. They aren't better or anything. I...
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Tom Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting
7/31/2024 1:17am
It’s not for me, but that/this is just my opinion. I am a bit gutted to see that the new trend might be wirelessly gears only and I can understand why but are theses companies doing it a few years too early? Personally I would like to see wireless gear only frames once the gear cable hole is pretty much redundant. It’s also not as bad as it is being made out though, it looks like Specialized will be doing a Alu Stumpjumper that takes a gear cable and the other company getting a lot of heat in the other...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about bike check Privateer 141
7/31/2024 12:10am
Whoa. Haven't seen an Ardent in the wild for a while. Nice looking bike!
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about bike check 2021 Banshee Phantom V3
7/31/2024 12:03am
Bike of the Day July 29, 2024!
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the_pufalot Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting
7/30/2024 11:49pm
I tried my best to love Transmission, but 3 problematic derailleurs in 8 months is a lot considering their price. And the worst one was when the contact pins for the battery stopped working on the first day of my Alps holiday.
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All-MTN-MTB Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting
7/30/2024 11:47pm
I think electronic shifting works well, but I don’t want any technology on my bicycle that ruins a ride if the battery runs out. My only exception for this is lights for night riding for obvious reasons. If my GPS, phone, or even a power meter dies, it’s unfortunate but I can finish my planned ride having just as much fun as if the components were at full charge. If an electronic derailleur, dropper post, or suspension dies, the enjoyment of that ride is significantly reduced. And that’s not even mentioning driving to the trailhead and realizing that you have...
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Paran01ac Added a comment about bike check Kingdom Void
4/4/2024 6:50am
An absolute dream, beauty and taste. Though personally I wouldn't choose wireless components. Anyway, what is the weight of this beaut???
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hldiv Liked a comment about bike check KINGDOM VOID 160
9/12/2023 5:20am
This is a Kingdom Void handmade by a UK company called Kingdom. Frame is medium. I am 5, 6". I must say it rides far better than it looks. Thank you so much for your compliments. kingdombike.com and lockedcomponents.com check them out. They are true artists and craftsmen.
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Paran01ac Added a comment about bike check Kingdom Bike VOID 130 - 29"
8/31/2023 8:21am
Beautiful trail ripper! What frame size is it and what is your height? Thanks!
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Paran01ac Added a comment about bike check KINGDOM VOID 160
8/31/2023 8:19am
Absolute gorgeousness! What frame size is it and what is your height? Thanks.
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