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@OlSkoolJake: Yeah... they're the ones peacocking..

haha touche

Pretty sure the downvotes are (mostly) women rolling their eyes.

@hamncheez: I suppose i'd accept a carbon bike to test your theory :P I'm actually keen to try a bike with a steel front triangle and a carbon rear end. A lot of hype for steel bike focuses on compliant stays but i actually think most of the benefits of steel fully's are in the compliance of the skinny tubed front triangle, somewhat buffering the handlebars from what the rest of the bike (other than the fork/front wheel) is dealing with.

@hamncheez: I ride a homebuild steel fully (check out my photos). It would certainly be nice to have a little less weight (its not too bad tho, just under 10 lbs frame with shock) for climbs, but i tell myself it helps a bit on descents :P, and hope the recent fad of the advantage of extra weight has merit, tho i'm on the fence.

@ViralBikes: Is this second "freehub" electronically engaged/disengaged? Been thinking that throwing that in a freehub is the best use for electronics that hasn't been done yet, better than in derailleurs IMO. Surprised it hasn't been marketed more clearly if that is the case.

After going for a ride on a derailleur e-bike, as well as seeing pros throw weights on bikes, i think the increase in sprung weight that comes with a gearbox or e-bike actually does significantly more for suspension feel than the decrease in un-sprung weight. I believe that gearbox bikes probably feel great, i just think our understanding of why that is the case is a bit off.

The thumbnail pic of this above the cervelo one totally scrambled my brain for about 10 seconds.

Gettin' a little foggy where the tribute to Stevie ends and the marketing angles begin..