tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post1279967123876901472..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Where Did It All Go Wrong?Guitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-9918580923695970422020-10-11T13:05:18.314-05:002020-10-11T13:05:18.314-05:00@baric. Pretty close. I actually have a 3x Vaya ...@baric. Pretty close. I actually have a 3x Vaya with mechanical disc brakes. Running 32mm to 35mm tires makes it be a pretty good all rounder.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828417839257554508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-45180054753665053362020-10-11T06:55:54.488-05:002020-10-11T06:55:54.488-05:00Barry, it sounds like you're describing an ear... <br /> Barry, it sounds like you're describing an early generation 3X9 speed, non boost, mechanical disc Salsa Fargo. No longer made that way and hard to find because those who have them don't part with them easily. Or good alternatives, Rivendell or possibly Velo Orange. And a good, well set up set of Avid Single Digit 7 rim brakes are pretty hard to beat too.barichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545939522518839052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-84658040143152371942020-10-10T15:14:56.298-05:002020-10-10T15:14:56.298-05:00There's nothing wrong with drops - the problem...There's nothing wrong with drops - the problem is in slamming the stem. Get your drop bars up to the saddle height or above and you'll have a bike that is infinitely better than a flat bar hybrid.<br /><br />Grant Petersen and his country bikes had it right. A nice relaxed frame that will take a reasonably wide tire (probably no wider than 38 mm - anything more for most people is just fetishing wide tires), high handle bars - maybe something that is swept back, and can take racks if needed. <br /><br />Most bikes don't need disc brakes (and certainly not hydraulics) or electronic shifting. Mountain biking has been ruined by the drive make motorless dirt bikes; now that e-mountain biking is a thing, they are just becoming electric moto-cross.<br /><br />I just want a nice, simple bike that I can comfortably ride long distances on any road and fix with a couple of simple universal tools. Is that too much to ask for?Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828417839257554508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-75412539937413076892020-10-10T06:00:00.444-05:002020-10-10T06:00:00.444-05:00Drop handlebars are the alloy wheels of the bike w...Drop handlebars are the alloy wheels of the bike world - not many need them but they confer instant sportiness; styling shorthand and cheap to do.<br /><br />Bike companies forget they sell mobility. Put that first and your product range follows.<br /><br />Maybe those flat bar gravel bikes are onto something! Just need a name...<br /><br />Good points well made Mark. What's frustrating with all the old nine and ten speed road and MTB groups is the industry has it in its power to produce and sell a LOT of light, comfy, reliable bikes.MuddyMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774731534552286917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-1020177423254783592020-10-10T05:39:04.071-05:002020-10-10T05:39:04.071-05:00Amen!Amen!Jebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039265581202925868noreply@blogger.com