New Shimano CUES groupset

[maximus meridius]

Also, Shimano is a de facto monopoly when it comes to utility cycling, so it is extremely unlikely that any competitor will step up and make cup-and-cone bearing hubs to compete with Shimano.

I guess this is also the final farewell to shining silver parts, and probably 36H hubs as well, at least in the sense that these things will become marginalized to an extreme degree.

Well, I already have a box full of spare NOS 9 speed triple STIs, derailleurs front and back, and decent quality BBs.

So it looks like I need to start stocking up on hubs too.

[zenitb]

Also, Shimano is a de facto monopoly when it comes to utility cycling, so it is extremely unlikely that any competitor will step up and make cup-and-cone bearing hubs to compete with Shimano.

I guess this is also the final farewell to shining silver parts, and probably 36H hubs as well, at least in the sense that these things will become marginalized to an extreme degree.

Well, I already have a box full of spare NOS 9 speed triple STIs, derailleurs front and back, and decent quality BBs.

So it looks like I need to start stocking up on hubs too.

WAAAAAAAY ahead of you Max!!

[maximus meridius]

Also, Shimano is a de facto monopoly when it comes to utility cycling, so it is extremely unlikely that any competitor will step up and make cup-and-cone bearing hubs to compete with Shimano.

I guess this is also the final farewell to shining silver parts, and probably 36H hubs as well, at least in the sense that these things will become marginalized to an extreme degree.

Well, I already have a box full of spare NOS 9 speed triple STIs, derailleurs front and back, and decent quality BBs.

So it looks like I need to start stocking up on hubs too.

WAAAAAAAY ahead of you Max!!

Phwoarr!!