> Why, for instance, on earth would I give up a quill stems easy
>adjustably to possibly save an ounce?
Try half a pound, 8 ozs, or more.
>Now, it's fine to have the choice of a quill-less stem for those who want
>one, however misguided, but note that fewer and fewer quill stems are being
>offered for sale in the new parts market. So let the teens have whatever, but
>just because "new" stuff is exciting to them doesn't make it better cycling
>gear. Nor should it spell the demise of superior old technology.
>
>Randy
>Corral De Tierra, Ca.
This kind of superior attitude is the reason the kids reject every thing you say. I reject everything you say, but I'm still a young punk at 32. People get off your high horses and talk to "the kids" and try to understand where they're coming from. I could quiz many of you anti new tech folk and find out you know little to nothing about it. Sorry but I've ranted about this attitude in the past because it's totally devisive for the cycling community. If I was given the choice to ride with people with this kind of attitude or a bunch of 16 y.o. downhillers you can bet I'd be reaching for my body armor and baggy tee-shirts. I don't own a bike with tires bigger than 35c, but sometimes the "skinny-tire" set make me want to convert. Sorry these words are so strong but I just can't understand the illogical actions of pushing people and just making things worse. Attitudes like this are sure to cause the next "shop rat" to just toss that Nuovo Record deraileur instead of taking it home. Sorry, Brandon Ives
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