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> I think a lot of (not all) so called technical advancements from suicid
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> levers onward are to appeal to a broader group of less skilled riders,
> good for manufacturers, simpler riders need more complex bikes.
I have never observed this. I have seen brilliance in riding using all technology within any sub discipline of bicycling. There are contemporary mechanisms that are exquisite in their own rite that complement the brilliance of earlier designs. It is all good. the diversity is what makes it interesting... -- gabriel l romeu making full use of the extra five minutes of sunlight this evening in chesterfield nj usa ± http://studiofurniture.com Ø http://journalphoto.org ±