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re:Why is Shimano so hated by some?
In category Tech issues
Written by hypermush

As a frequent visitor to this group. I've noticed that there are a few posters who use this as a platform to steer people against the use of
Shimano components. What's wrong with Shimano?

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re:Marketing BS?
In category Tech issues
Written by InStyle76

Came across the following on a high-end bike maker's Web site. This one addresses "vertical compliance":

"A bicycle in motion is subjected to a constant barrage of vertical forces. These affect performance in several ways. A bicycle that is able to absorb some of these forces, or loads, through vertical compliance will be characterized by better power transfer, improved handling, and increased c

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