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The K.M.C. Cycling Club is a diverse group of people from across the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) brought together by a common interest in cycling and cycling advocacy. Whether through racing, group rides, community involvement or social events centered on cycling, K.M.C. Cycling's primary purpose is to further the sport of cycling in the KMC, and provide a valuable cycling outlet to its members. We are a not-for-profit organization that values diversity, friendship and, above all, a good ride.
The K.M.C. Cycling Club is a diverse group of people from across the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) brought together by a common interest in cycling and cycling advocacy. Whether through racing, group rides, community involvement or social events centered on cycling, K.M.C. Cycling's primary purpose is to further the sport of cycling in the KMC, and provide a valuable cycling outlet to its members. We are a not-for-profit organization that values diversity, friendship and, above all, a good ride.
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Bike Components suck... even those that are good!
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Bike Components suck... even those that are good!
by Jonesy Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:14 am
SO I finally figured out how bicycle manufacturers/component designers think:
1-They look at a given part and think: "How I can design this so it is compatible with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING else on the market?"
2-They look at a given mechanical problem and think: "What is the ABSOLUTE STUPIDEST way I could solve this problem?"
Sorry, just frustrated with working on bikes lately.... kind of a love-hate relationship.
1-They look at a given part and think: "How I can design this so it is compatible with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING else on the market?"
2-They look at a given mechanical problem and think: "What is the ABSOLUTE STUPIDEST way I could solve this problem?"
Sorry, just frustrated with working on bikes lately.... kind of a love-hate relationship.
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Re: Bike Components suck... even those that are good!
by Zenkem Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:19 am
You forgot #3..."Let's see if they can figure this one out"... 
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Location : Hermersberg
Re: Bike Components suck... even those that are good!
by spookyload Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:19 pm
#4 Make it just reliable enough that it will have to be replaced about the next time you are releasing new product, thus forcing and upgrade.
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Age : 55
Location : Vogelweh, Germany
Re: Bike Components suck... even those that are good!
by Gmoney Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:05 am
This is the reason why I stopped running XTR cranks.. bent 3 pair (which all where replaced my shimano for free by the way) But I got tired of breaking them and having down time...
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