Mikie
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I had to look androgynous up in the dictionary…
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herzalot
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Curious whose picture was next to the definition. Boy George?I had to look androgynous up in the dictionary…
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Danimal
iMTB Addict
Given the current situation in LA county, these fully restored engines could very well be called into duty to fight fires and save lives. So yeah, they could be important.The youngsters are like what so special about those fire trucks.
Cyclotourist
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Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
<-- The appropriate emoji as the reaction...
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Hey, the more you know...
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Yup, thus the emotionless reaction emoji. Neither smiling or frowning. Zero animation to a Zero persona.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
The end of an era...
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
How will you ever survive such a travesty?
I'm sure that "Sram" part next to it did not help...
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
Will there be a service for this tragic loss?
I'm sure that "Sram" part next to it did not help...
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
I think it's the "Shimano" that was even closer!How will you ever survive such a travesty?
I'm sure that "Sram" part next to it did not help...
Will there be a service for this tragic loss?
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Ha ha ha ha ha ha hah hahhhhhhh!
Hmmmmm.....
I made an isolated copy (see below). Then I used some advanced special NGC BSpectrometer analysis software to see which part was mounted closer to the failing bell and came up with this extremely accurate print below. Research shows a significant distance variance between said Sram and said Shimano indicating that the Sram part was significantly closer than the Shimano part. Only contact and NOT proximity counts. Science does not lie...
I'm so sorry for your loss...
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herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Thank you for this detailed scientific analysis. However, please note the part that says "Shimano" clearly in that photo was quite possibly contacting the now-deceased bell's body. Shudder...Ha ha ha ha ha ha hah hahhhhhhh!
Hmmmmm.....
I made an isolated copy (see below). Then I used some advanced special NGC BSpectrometer analysis software to see which part was mounted closer to the failing bell and came up with this extremely accurate print below. Research shows a significant distance variance between said Sram and said Shimano indicating that the Sram part was significantly closer than the Shimano part. Only contact and NOT proximity counts. Science does not lie...
I'm so sorry for your loss...
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SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
I believe that the deceased bell was manufactured by a company that is a subsidiary of the Shimano Corporation. Yep, that explains right there. Case closed. 
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Scientists. Such as myself can not merely "suggest" [quite possibly contacting] & [believe] no more than we can deny or confirm we all came from primordial soup!I believe that the deceased bell was manufactured by a company that is a subsidiary of the Shimano Corporation. Yep, that explains right there. Case closed.
Since we do not have clear artifacts to define fact that supports your hypothesis, one must use the facts at hand, and one MUST conclude in my official diagnosis, my scientific capacity, and professional terminology, "The Sram part eff'ed it up."
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Faust29
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Scientists. Such as myself can not merely "suggest" [quite possibly contacting] & [believe] no more than we can deny or confirm we all came from primordial soup!
Since we do not have clear artifacts to define fact that supports your hypothesis, one must use the facts at hand, and one MUST conclude in my official diagnosis, my scientific capacity, and professional terminology, "The Sram part eff'ed it up."
The grammar cops are going to have a field day with this one.
I still like my Shimano brakes, but I do believe that they’ve made some mistakes in their other product lines.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
I believe that this case calls for a metalurgy test. My sources claim that the metals/alloys used in the failed bell are closer to those used by Shimano than by Sram.Scientists. Such as myself can not merely "suggest" [quite possibly contacting] & [believe] no more than we can deny or confirm we all came from primordial soup!
Since we do not have clear artifacts to define fact that supports your hypothesis, one must use the facts at hand, and one MUST conclude in my official diagnosis, my scientific capacity, and professional terminology, "The Sram part eff'ed it up."
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Ohhhhh Grammar Schmaaammar...!The grammar cops are going to have a field day with this one.
I still like my Shimano brakes, but I do believe that they’ve made some mistakes in their other product lines.
Everyone knows I'm a hillbilly from the sticks! Barely a high school diploma.
Despite the fact that Shimano continues to work flawlessly on all my bikes, EVERYONE should surely know I'm just talking entertainment schmack-talk.
@SnakeCharmer, Ummm... That's spelled Metallurgy!
Awesome! did you really do a metallurgy test? Did you use an extractive method? The magnetic separation, froth flotation, or leaching method? 
Can I see your results?
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
I no longer make an effort to spell correctly. I’m smart enough to to know that everyone here understands what I type, regardless of the way it is presented. That and Im lazy. I have spell correct turned on and if it’s not caught and corrected by my device, so be it. My legal team has not yet completed their metallurgy testing. The case is ongoing, therefore we cannot share any specific information at this time.Ohhhhh Grammar Schmaaammar...!
Everyone knows I'm a hillbilly from the sticks! Barely a high school diploma.
Despite the fact that Shimano continues to work flawlessly on all my bikes, EVERYONE should surely know I'm just talking entertainment schmack-talk.
@SnakeCharmer, Ummm... That's spelled Metallurgy!
Can I see your results?
Faust29
Moderator
Ohhhhh Grammar Schmaaammar...!
Everyone knows I'm a hillbilly from the sticks! Barely a high school diploma.
Despite the fact that Shimano continues to work flawlessly on all my bikes, EVERYONE should surely know I'm just talking entertainment schmack-talk.
@SnakeCharmer, Ummm... That's spelled Metallurgy!
Can I see your results?
Froth test? I know that one!
mtbMike
iMTB Rockstah
How will you ever survive such a travesty?
I'm sure that "Sram" part next to it did not help...
Hey now, watch yourself. If it wasn't for SRAM, you'd probably still be on 3x9 or at the best 2x8. SRAM is pushing all the innovation. Shimano is just following along.
Old&InTheWay
Well-Known Member
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Hilga! Grrrrrrrr!
More like Frosty!
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Mikie
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Hey Meestah!
Totally agree!
But as mentioned more than likely in several other threads, Shimano be smart! It used to be that Shimano was breaking out all the latest technology. But they got smart.
With the market constantly changing, and understanding the devastation of proprietary focused parts that actually come back to bite you.
Why innovate any longer?
Look how many things have changed, just over the last couple of years!
Why not let all the more agile small companies trying to build their names with cool tech go kick the bushes and spend all their R&D money. Let them bird dog the next big thing.
Shimano just waits for the dust to settle on a stable concept then takes the concept and just engineers just past patent restrictions and makes it that much better annnnnd... BAM!
People are buying from a larger manufacturer who has one of the best world distribution systems and can sell for less. Dollar for dollar, I believe that Shimano makes better products for a better price. At least my bank account has shared that with me.
...and Shimano always builds in the product safety index that gives me the confidence in their products.
Just sayin'
