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[HN] Disc Brakes Took over the Cycling World. Here's Why That Was a Mistake (www.outsideonline.com)

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[–] huskypenguin@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I disagree.

[–] fluke@snake.substantialplumbing.repair 3 points 1 year ago

I still brake by putting my stick leg through the spokes. Works like a charm every time. No need to change what is already perfect.

[–] paulsmith@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

It's amazing what people will complain about.

[–] ExLisper@linux.community 2 points 1 year ago

There’s now even a term for it: underbiking

Fuck off with your stupid trends. Not everything people do needs a name and subreddit. "Many people shit twice a day now. There's even a term for that: overshitting".

[–] ExLisper@linux.community 1 points 1 year ago

He lists all the reasons why disc brakes got popular (carbon wheels, complex frames) and then says that no one asked for them. WTF?