Subject: RE: C'Dale Recalls bikes because of the spoke protector "I know what you're saying, but whan an industry-recognized safety device exists, and they forget to install it...well... If I forget to use my seat belt, shame on me. If pontiac fails to install one in my car, shame on them." The comparison of a dork-disc to wearing a seat belt is way off base. It's a HUGE stretch to call the dork-disc a life saving device. One prevents you from playing smash face with your windshield or being thrown from your vehicle in a crash, while the other MAYBE prevents bike damage or at worst a low speed tumble. The dork-disc is an industry "standard" mainly to protect the rear drive side spokes from chain damage UNTIL the rear derailleur low limit screw is properly adjusted (since a properly adjusted RD will not allow the chain to shift off the largest cog into the spokes). If I were I bike maker I'd put 'em on too just to prevent warranty losses on rear wheels. Safety feature???? Only given that title by the same bunch of clowns that wants to outlaw quick-release front wheels due to the "hazard" of them falling off while riding. IMHO- It's a typical waste of taxpayer dollars enforcing the installation of a (nearly) useless device which 99.99% of serious cyclists remove as soon as they get their new bike home. I understand why Cannondale's doing the recall, but let's grow up.
Edited by Oldteen 2009-03-18 7:23 PM
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