Comments on: Interbike, Observations

By: Anders R

Anders R — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:39:00 +0000

I will never ever put a battery operated gearing on my bike!
The “analogue” technology is part of the beauty with bicycles. Especially in these days of computers in most workspaces.

By: Padraig

Padraig — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Thanks KK. Heroes should be as inviolate as rock. I’d like to see LeMond weather the years with grace.

By: Kk

Kk — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:28:00 +0000

Having just read your open letter to LeMond I hope this is a good place to leave feedback.
I want to express my gratitude for writing what many of us are thinking. It has been excruciating to watch one of my heroes tear down his legacy with his own hands. I’ve often wondered if those close to him are saying ‘please stop’. I hope your letter reaches him and that he will take heed.

By: C

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:41:00 +0000

"Deep dish wheels have such startling benifits in performance and yet more often than not people are looking at weight as the litmus test to success for the product."

Startling for who? Maybe for elite level racers. Of course that's maybe .0001% of the buying public. Most people spend the vast majority of their time riding at well under 25mph and at those speeds the aero benefits are pretty minimal. Ditto for saving 200g. Most people would be better off focusing on how well their bikes fit.

As for electronic DA, well it's not my cup of tea but then I don't race these days. As a mechanic who has worked with teams I can see a LOT of benefits.

Still think the coolest thing I saw from Interbike coverage is the Pedro cog wrench. Ditching chain whips is truly something to celebrate!!!