matticus
Guru
In which he explicitly admits noise==expensive to him
Either buy Shimano, or
Start a forum thread for suggestions.
Simples!
Why? I'm sure it's the exact same people that have the stupid 'pop corn' rev limiters and noisy exhausts fitted to their cars because they are so insecure that they need the validation of random strangers looking at them?
Not going to read the full thread, but have been vaguely watching since it started....
I'm a fan of the Shimano almost silent freehub, but some people would rather have fancy wheels. Obviously, if you needlessly spend a lot of money on your wheels you might want other people to notice, so what better way to announce to the world that you have got expensive wheels than to shout about it to every individual you pass?
I was out cycling in Yorkshire on Sunday. 100 superb miles in tranquil countryside, Manchester to Marsden, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Oxenhope, Keighley, Colne, towards Heptonstall, out almost to Burnley then back via Todmorden, Smithy Bridge and Milnrow. It was quite stunning, peaceful, remote. A perfect day, but occasionally would encounter the inevitable Sunday cyclist groups of 2, 3 or several people riding their intrusive, noisy bikes sounding like swarms of angry bees.
Why? I'm sure it's the exact same people that have the stupid 'pop corn' rev limiters and noisy exhausts fitted to their cars because they are so insecure that they need the validation of random strangers looking at them?
Quiet, slick gear changes, subtle freehubs, enjoyable atmosphere. That's what it should be about.
Cyclechat roolz.It's all good that you prefer a quieter hub but why do you have to think you know better and that others are 'needlessly' spending their money on wheels that they might prefer to your choice? Why do you have to try and belittle others by projecting that they want 'to be noticed'?
Maybe seat post length