Comments on: Decisions, decisions

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:24:25 +0000

Just picking on the blog James.

There’s functional design that people try/make in the real world, and there’s CAD drawings up the wazoo from completely infeasible designs (a floating bike with a windshield and propeller?!). Sure, those designs /might/ bring up some new concepts, but real life prototypes that actually provide a new function are what really interests people. Judging by the lack of “OMG I love CAD designs!” comments, I’d guess it’s not just me.

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:46:26 +0000

Yeah, it is a cool idea, and definitely worthy of a post (even though Bike Rumor found it first)

…and you know that what can be considered a “crummy CAD design” is subjective. Besides, if I only posted stuff you like, what would you have left to critique?

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:46 +0000

James! This is real bicycle design with a purpose!

Post this stuff instead of those crummy CAD designs that come up every week!

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:22:51 +0000

Tyler, I just saw these Retroshift levers at BikeRumor. With all of the shifting that you will do in a cross race, something like this could be worth looking into as an alternative to bar end shifters.

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Thanks to all of you for the input so far. I was not on the web at all during the Thanksgiving holiday, but it is great to come back to so many interesting responses. Cost is still a factor, but I am definitely interested in giving SRAM a longer term try than I have in the past.

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:42:44 +0000

I would love to have that set-up on my commuter bike. Money is the only thing holding me back.

By: Ross Nicholson

Ross Nicholson — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:18:56 +0000

I concur.

By: Bromptonero

Bromptonero — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:32:12 +0000

How about a Rolhoff Speedhub and a Gates Carbon Drive Belt? Now that’s something new and different!

By: Ernesto

Ernesto — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:41:09 +0000

I’m with Michael, as a designer you know that when you change your routine your mind benefits incredibly. So why not up the ante at work and at the same time try something that you’ve always wanted to do!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:29:18 +0000

Try the Sram. It may shine some light on your ride style, preference and performance.. I’m not going to argue for one vs. the other; I’m of the opinion that variation is good stimulation and you should experience the long term difference.