As a product designer, I know how difficult it is to bring quality, mechanical products to market, so I see it as a huge accomplishment that any version of the design is going into production. That said, I'm actually more excited about this product now that it's going to be a collaboration between Riv and Microshift.
In my opinion, the two companies share a lot of values, but Microshift has reached a broader audience thanks to their product offering (shifters and derailleurs) and their democratic ethos. Their products are affordable, well-made, easy to use, and widely available. The first derailleur I installed was a Microshift and I was able to do it thanks to Microshift's beginner-friendly video instructions and the fact that my local shop had them. While it would have been cool to see Grant's platonic derailleur manufactured, I don't think it would have ended up on nearly as many bikes as I suspect it will now. I enjoy the thought that someone will buy this RD from their local shop purely because they're intrigued by the concept of OM. On Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 19:29:38 UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > In hindsight I feel like my comments came across as too harsh. Despite it > not being for me, I am very excited this is going to happen for both > RIvendell and fans of rapid rise > > On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:40:29 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote: > >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/256708285037?_skw=shimano+xtr+m+960&itmmeta=01JEJ25KM6XZGZYZ1S1K1G5XT0&hash=item3bc501926d:g:qcAAAOSwJAtnLpkR&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmAjD0nzdjYQ2wGtuMDIir%2FiqwXFOemmDgGp5jm3KeLCwh%2Bq5pK61feHZ2MXkoTyzmKKKqM7%2BwKZY%2FXSfzzwrB0CEAyDw1oH8N2%2FCaQM4sh32pYhF9AnjLbevVGihqQpe1fmtA%2Byjwb9xBvuiYRrhtgmRF2QgI5wPCOnPPyIBr8iOyHymkEZWz3w3Cn3WAayzvGAU6ARyuf0jLbfeFcwpqocyJQUGzG9frtKVomdu45d9qnMpWI1g1s3%2BBluyFNzhw%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5S6lsL0ZA >> >> On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:30:12 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote: >> >>> I agree that the 952 is a good derailleur, same with the m951 and m960 >>> (the best-looking xtr derailleur), but now you have to buy one used with >>> 5000 miles on it and scratched all to crap on eBay for $80 plus shipping >>> and then replace the old sticky jockey wheels for another $18 plus change. >>> It'd be nice to have another option that will continue to be produced. I >>> personally don't care much about rapid rise or not. I am not one to notice >>> small details like that and tend to adapt quickly to subtle differences. >>> I've got both on different bikes, and after a shift or two (friction >>> shifters), I adjust, and it doesn't bother me either way. >>> >>> On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00:17 PM UTC-5 dros...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Out of the hundreds of bike components I’ve owned in my life, I can’t >>>> think of one that’s better than the trusted 952. Shimano should reissue it >>>> and keep it in production forever. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Sent from Canary <https://canarymail.io> >>>> >>>> On Saturday, Dec 07, 2024 at 8:54 PM, Jason Fuller <jtf.f...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I don't find it unattractive, though it would have been more fun if it >>>> kept the older vintage style. I have tried to embrace rapid rise but it's >>>> not for me, never worked as flawlessly as my M952's. Glad it's happening >>>> and their Silver brand continues to expand. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 15:37:24 UTC-8 ian m wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:32:54 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I think it looks splendid, and I am happy that the immense work they >>>>> did will result in the existence of a bike part that would otherwise not >>>>> exist. I'll buy four. >>>>> >>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'm with BL here, and if this is anywhere close to Microshift >>>>> pricepoint I'm very excited indeed >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>>> To view this discussion visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/120f6737-bcc0-45d4-970d-90cb9493b95cn%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/120f6737-bcc0-45d4-970d-90cb9493b95cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/dcec4949-b3f4-47d4-b37c-89ec89beb059n%40googlegroups.com.
