Re: Why is Shimano so hated by some?

jim beam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in news:B2azb.31118$sP7.22735
@newssvr29.news.prodigy.com:

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> also, i'm not sure if this is the case, but it was mentioned by al frost 
> earlier that the riveted shimano splined disk design was potentially 
> "weak".  that may or may not be the case, but in motorcycles, rivets are 
> preferred design, particularly those with rivets deliberately loose to 
> allow the disk to "float" and supress squeal.  i haven't yet played with 
> a shimano splined disk so i don't know if they've done that, but it sure 
> would be welcome!!!!

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Then there are also the two piece rotor designs used in high performance 
automotive applications.  These designs use a bolt-on disk attached to a 
"hat".  All of the bolts are loaded in shear under braking.  Seems to work 
for them.

ALF