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The fundamental challenge of bikes is that they are a complex, relatively low cost LUXURY toy. They are low cost in the luxury toy world. Because they are relatively low cost compare to other luxury toys, we ignore the fact they are luxury items and have associated luxury toy costs. The maintenance costs are nowhere near as expensive as comparative luxury toys. We can’t compare a 10k bike to a Toyota Camry, its comparison is a McLaren. Or at least a high end Audi. And every luxury car owner will tell you upfront cost of the car isn’t the main...

Hello! I admit I have seen the ”Shimano Reports Bike Maintenance a Hidden Barrier to Participation” title on the home page and I got curious. I didn't read the entire thing, nor did I read all the comments here, as I don't have time right now (but I will make some time to read), so excuse me, but I feel the urge to say something. From my understanding, Shimano is whining that in Europe people are cycling less, because bike maintenance is hindering them. Did I understand right? If yes, than I find Shimano to be at least a bit...

It's just nice to see them finally making a slow creep towards a more modern f/r ratio, though a 460+mm stay option in large and xl sizes would have been welcome. The 450mm is a step in the right direction for the size large at least, xl is still a bit whack.

don‘t get me wrong sam hill is a legend, but what does he bring to a bike company these days? no content on youtube or any other social platform. should he get a ride/contract/money because he‘s sam hill? i also don‘t get the feeling that he‘s into product development either.

This guy is so far up his own ass that he prob used his bush resizing tool to make stools slide out without any friction