[RollinBeHatin]

With the advancements in frame and component tech, we now have bikes that shift from a light tap on a switch with not a single cable in sight but the price increases across the board for all the "better" stuff feels like swimming against a riptide.

I'm having the feeling of going back to basics, being able to feel the exposed shifter / brake cable taut across the frame and being able to pluck on it like a well tuned guitar.

Setting a dialed in drive train like a well tuned carburetor and having to maintain it and compensate for cable stretch along the way.

Benefiting from the weight saving from a rim brake set-up rather than trying to shave off another hundred grams from various components at exponential prices.

And for all of the above, I have come into possession a used Giant TCR Composite frame which I'm gonna take my time to collect parts and build.


Anyone feeling the same way or am I experiencing a case of "Beggars can't be choosers"

 

[fredcook]

Exposed cabling vs full internal routing / Electronic vs Mechanical / Old vs New

Shoulda been a survey...

Exposed cabling vs full internal routing : exposed

Electronic vs Mechanical: mechanical

Old vs New: new

 

[frdfandc]

Exposed cabling vs full internal routing / Electronic vs Mechanical / Old vs New

Shoulda been a survey...

Exposed cabling vs full internal routing : exposed

Electronic vs Mechanical: mechanical

Old vs New: new

I like poals

Exposed
Mechanical
New

 

[J.B. Weld]

You're not talking about split vs full housing are you? The guitar twang thing is throwing me off a little. Otherwise-


Internal
Either
New

 

[sgltrak]

Exposed
Mechanical
Disc Brakes

I used to be a bike mechanic and collected and rode vintage mountain bikes, but in recent years have embraced some modern features.

 

[fredcook]

You're not talking about split vs full housing are you? The guitar twang thing is throwing me off a little. Otherwise-

Good point. My exposed response means, exposed cabling versus internal (in frame) cabling. Not a fan of guitar strings.

 

[dysfunction]

I don't miss exposed inner cable, gimme full housing. I don't like internal routing though, at all. I get it, it looks 'better' but... Rim brakes? Don't miss em. I'm completely agnostic in regards to shifter actuation.

 

[phantoj]

None of my cars have "well-tuned carburetors" anymore -- for which I'm thankful!

You gonna take that rim-braked TCR to Downieville and shred the gnar?

 

[dysfunction]

None of my cars have "well-tuned carburetors" anymore -- for which I'm thankful!

Or points. I don't see many people complaining about electronically controlled ignition.

 

[phantoj]

Or points. I don't see many people complaining about electronically controlled ignition.

I don't know if I ever owned a car with points, but carbs gave me trouble...

 

[J.B. Weld]

Or points. I don't see many people complaining about electronically controlled ignition.

Yeah sanding burnt points and setting the gaps... those were the days!

 

[fredcook]

Yeah sanding burnt points and setting the gaps... those were the days!

memories...

 

[BushwackerinPA]

Full housing all ways on any FS, I have seen to many poorly set up cables stops that caused ghost shifting. On a hardtail there is the dirt and grime thing so full housing there as well.

Also for brakes, EXTERNAL routing, like transition. There is no point to internal brake routing.

Electronic, I love the way it shifts, but I do nt like charging batteries or risking running out. The only electronics I might use in the future is the RS suspension system.

 

[dysfunction]

Yeah sanding burnt points and setting the gaps... those were the days!

I mean if you're really hard-core... we need to bring back tappets too!

(there are parallels between the adoption of these in automotive, and current bike trends )

 

[fredcook]

I don't know if I ever owned a car with points, but carbs gave me trouble...

I like carbs. No problem with them until there were more than one... had a '69 Chevelle with two 4 barrels, and a 409 with six two barrels. Adjustment nightmares.

 

[dysfunction]

I like carbs. No problem with them until there were more than one... had a '69 Chevelle with two 4 barrels, and a 409 with six two barrels. Adjustment nightmares.

Yea, synching multiple carbs is a pain.

 

[J.B. Weld]

Also for brakes, EXTERNAL routing, like transition. There is no point to internal brake routing.

Aesthetics. Pointless to some but important for others. It's all a matter of opinion.

 

[sgltrak]

I'll take electronic ignition and fuel injection, but I am also happy with my manual crank windows, manual door locks, manual transmission, and manual locking hubs on my truck (though I have become quite fond of the seat heaters in my car.)

 

[RS VR6]

I like the automatic manual in my GTI.

 

[Jayem]

I like the automatic manual in my GTI.

I like being hot cold, and fast slow.