Sunday Salvage Sales dog sitting and tax doing edition

in this episode we go over my scores from the salvage sales and bike farm, and play with dogs and talk smack about taxes as they're due tomorrow... and almost done!

[@stevenfoskett5077]

Uh-oh, you went there--the great grip shift (non) debate! I'm not really a fan, either, but after working on a zillion of them, I have made my peace with them, and even have grudging respect. 1.) Once I actually figured out the right way to change the cable, a lot of that frustration melted away. A lot, but not all of it lol. 2.) They're not all created equal. I always thought those SRAM 'MRX' or whatever model line worked pretty well, I even bought a new set for a bike or two, and they're dirt cheap. The crappy ones, however, were super crappy. The Shimano ones I found to be really nice shifting, but you had to unscrew a cap to get at the cable, and it would often strip. 4.) The front shifter is a thing of beauty with its sort of micro-ratcheting mechanism so you can actually trim. It's the same reason I fell in love with Campy front brifters. 5.) When you try to get someone to learn how to shift (*try* lol) it's a little simpler to just yell 'crank it away from you!' or 'pull it toward you!'

[@starmichaelbuilds]

Oh, boy, just wait till I go off on Campy brifters 😂

[@digthemedium]

Back when the two systems were first introduced, my dad got a GT Karakoram with rapidfire thumb shifters, and I got a Rockhopper with grip shift. I assumed it was the better system because that's what the Cannondale pros used at the time. Anyway, the first time I rode my dad's bike, I realized I had made a mistake. Rapidfire was faster, more reliable, and didn't have those damn near unreplaceable half-grips that turn to goo in the summer. In short, you're not wrong about grip shift.

[@starmichaelbuilds]

Yeah the grips are a drag, but the unreliable shifting and pain in the but cable routing is the deal breaker. I kinda thought it was cool the first time I came across it too...but not for long!

[@BB-tx7tq]

I love grip shift! I use 8 speed. Don't toss them send them to me....😊

[@starmichaelbuilds]

I've had customers that love and swore by them, but I still think they're crazy! 🤣

[@garysansom8636]

Cool, I still have that front Tipo hub... trades?

[@starmichaelbuilds]

😂that's right maybe.... But I might go Dynamo!