Inconvenient truths that bluepill cyclists deny

1. Microshift bar ends are smoother than Shimano in friction mode
2. 8 speed cassettes are superior
3. The biggest benefit of disc is that your wheels don't have to be true
8. Velo Orange is a ruthless corporate entity that will come to dominate their market segment
10. 170mm is the perfect crank length for 99% of riders and 175mm shouldn't be stock spec
11. Bottom brackets are way too high because average people can't corner.
12. High end aluminum is not worth the price when carbon exists. Low end aluminum is not worth the harshness when steel exists.
14. Low trail was originally a cope for toe overlap. Peterson was right
17. "Compact" drop bars are a cope for low stems. Stems are low because 1 1/8 threadless looks fucking disgusting at the proper height
18. Classic curve drops look good but are ergonomically shit.
20. Ritchey is one if the greatest component makers in cycling
21. Dropper posts would make road bikes significantly safer and faster
22. Wide Q-factor is desirable for most riders
23. Chainstays will get longer to avoid heel strike when accommodating wider rear hubs. This will be a blessing because chainstays are too short. Peterson was right
25. 1" headsets are better for road and gravel due to flex.
26. Rims are the best and safest application for carbon.
27. Tubeless sealant is toxic and should be treated like liquid mercury.
28. Aero cable routing for road makes bar set-up more annoying and reduces smoothness of cable operation.
29. Corncob cassettes and triples are superior and more intuitive than 3x11-34
30. 1x11-50 6 speed with 12-speed width cogs would make a lot of sense
31. Slicks are not good on grass.
35. Saddles are too narrow because road bars are too low. the aero riding position brings you sit bones closer together.
39. The most judgemental hyper-consumer cyclists on the planet primarily buy beat up Craigslist bikes to be snobs about