I Hate Things
Hating stuff is fun. Here are some things I hate.
Adjustable stems. Seriously, nothing says “I’m old and stupid” like an adjustable stem. They’re flexy, heavy, creak, and come loose. The people that are psyched on them are people who don’t know anything about bikes, and think “wow, more features, must be better!”
More after the jump.
I hate this guy. You know you do too.
Rivendell Bikes. They sell retardedly expensive bikes for riding around town to old balding guys with ponytails who wear socks and Birkenstocks and who will, if you give them the chance, talk your ear off. I hate those guys; if adjustable stems were more expensive, they’d probably be really into adjustable stems. On top of that, Rivendell Bikes have retarded names like Atlantis, Bombadil, and Bleriot. The bike industry really does not need Lord of the Rings-themed imagery to sell bikes. That’s just embarrassing and stupid.
Technology. Seriously, who cares if the new Campagnolo Super Record reissue works perfectly and cures cancer? It’s ugly and totally devoid of any class, and I blame that on technology.
Here is what a derailleur should look like (the original Super Record):
Okay that’s it for now, I’ll probably think of another 23093903 things I hate as soon as I leave the house today.
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That Ritchey stem actually isn’t all that bad. All the other ones are stupid, but the Ritchey one is pretty solid.
I wanted to be fair in representing them so I used the Ritchey one. Also it’s pretty phallic. Anyways, it still sucks because its adjustable.
Is the picture something you hate? You jerk.
I don’t see what’s so bad about the idea of allowing the end buyer to get the stem setup they want without having to buy a new stem on top of the bike they’re already buying. The application usually sucks, but the idea isn’t awful. These things go on fucking hybrids and touring bikes. It’s not like people are going all Josh Bender on this shit. They’re fine.
I hate adjustable stems, fuck you.
More!!!!!
fuck adjustable stems and any of that shit it all sucks
I’m pretty sure I just won that argument.
congrats bro
It’s all about the JD suspension stems, huge c’mon.
GIRVIN FLEXSTEM
Mark, companies are stupid for thinking people on shitty commuters will want anything other than really fucking upright. And an adjustable stem on a touring bike is just plain stupid; if you spend hundreds of hours on the bike, you can shut the fuck up and pay the $60 for whatever stem is the right stem.
The best adjustable stems are the Funn ones.
I like that that reply took like 4 days.
FUNN makes the best part in every category.
I had to adjust my thesis a few times and apply for some grants.