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More Dura Ace 9000 Photos

As I talked about in my previous post about the new 11 speed Dura Ace group, there has been some wholesale redesign of the group.  Some new photos (actually scans, it appears) have surfaced, giving some more depth and detail to the group.

First up, the rear derailleur:

Dura Ace 9000 Rear Derailleur

From what we see here, it looks like they've redesigned the P-Knuckle a little bit and stylized the outer parallelogram pieces to look more “swoopy.”  The barrel adjuster also appears revised, and looks to be metal (could be glossy plastic, but aluminum would be nicer.)  The cage shape looks a little more angular with more material on the bottom of the cage.  Overall it doesn't look too bad, and I'm sure it will be typically smooth, Shimano trademark operation.

More photos after the jump:

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The Irrelevance of the Triple

The irrelevant triple[dc]S[/dc]ince my previous post apparently stirred up a bit of controversy, I think it's appropriate to address the following question:

"Why didn't you include triple cranksets in your comparisons?"

Well, the simple explanation is because triples are irrelevant.

"What?"

Yes, they're irrelevant.  With the rise of compact gearing and wide range cassettes, triple cranksets have been relegated to the dustbin of cycling history (with the notable exceptions of loaded touring and possible commuters.)  But the question remains, why is this the case?  Let's find out.

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Choosing Crankset Gearing

As winter gives way to spring, riders are storing their trainers and heading outside to ride on their favorite roads once again.  Spring is also the time in which many people consider upgrades to their bike, and one discussion I've seen relatively frequently is the “compact vs standard crankset” question.  Apparently, choosing crankset gearing is one of those things that people have a hard time deciding upon.  They post to forums, newsgroups, and Facebook groups, asking for an opinion on which crankset gearing their friends use.

Why not figure out which crankset gearing works best for you?

What are the benefits of each?  Which type of gearing should you use?  Let's explore the question of choosing crankset gearing and help you figure it out.

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The Gray Market Struggle

Gray market?A  posting that recently made its way around the internet has sparked some interesting discussion in the past few months.  The poster in question is a shop owner and has instituted a policy of adding an additional 20% markup on his labor rates for work done to items purchased through eBay or items purchased overseas (such as Wiggle, Ribble and ProBikeKit.)  He also goes on to say that he will report those who bring in “gray market” goods and haven't paid import on them.  Lastly, he comments on the morality of purchasing goods from overseas or on eBay.

That being said, the full text of his posting (names edited) appears after the jump:

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