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@jokermtb: yeah, probably have to dismantle the whole bike just to service the springs every 500km. Probably need to change the oil too for the harmonic balance.

KISS >>>> KIS, this is why this is gonna fail! Go for training wheels if you can't keep your bike stable.

I have to say, the Stamp 1 composite pedals are really good! I thought I had to warranty them because I kept hearing clicking noises why I was pedaling - even after overhauling them. One day, I decided to check if it was the pedal or my bottom bracket only to find out it was my damn left bottom bracket that was the issue! After replacing the bottom bracket, that clicking noise no longer exists. I've had the Stamp 1 pedals for 5 years, ridden them hard at times and they're still working just fine! A really great investment where it only cost $50CAD!!! Pedal strikes on the shin don't even hurt in addition to my wallet! The pins grip the platform shoes well but probably not as well as the OneUp and Raceface Chester pedals. All 3 composite brand pedals are good! And yes, I have all 3 of these composite pedals. The Stamp1 is the lightest of them all.

Quick, Bell-Bottom patenting coming your way!

@mypinkbikeself: This is a ring as in chainring. SRAM's probably watering at the mouth thinking it's the largest cog for the rear wheel dish. :D

Definitely need long crankarms with a shorter seat post.

Beat me to it! Naked and free is the way to go! :D

@VtVolk: Dude, you can get a 9mm and 10mm thru-axles like the ones from DT-Swiss. As well, you can get 10 and 11-spd derailleurs with clutch. And you can convert those 90's bike with good steel or aluminum frames. If you really want disc brakes, you can get the IS or post mount brazed on. For this, I'm the butcher. So, don't stick your head up the the wrong ass!

@VtVolk: You can still put all that you mentioned onto a good 90's MTB bike frame and make it into a "gravel" road bike.

Someone wanting to re-invent the wheel