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[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (6 children)

Why is bicycle on the list? A bicycle is the epitome of repairability.

Edit: it got enshittified?

[–] Jajcus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 53 minutes ago

That is probably a reason there are no special regulations for bicycle yet. But it is still a good idea to protect it.

[–] hawgietonight@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Derailleur hangers come to mind, some brands use a different version in the same model lineup and model year. It's on purpose to confuse an make it difficult for the average rider to DIY.

Also Cannondale, famous for using non-standard parts (and tools) for no apparent reason.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago

Ok, famous to not buy them then, thanks.

[–] picnic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I take it you never heard Van Moof bricked bikes afteir their bankcruptcy?

Edit: and thinking about ebike motors and their parts - bosch has locked down their engines real hard

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Some exceptions excluded.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 day ago

It's red because there's nothing forcing bike manufacturers to continue down the path of repairability and outside of the enthusiast community, people might not care much, they'll just buy what's cheaper.

[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 21 hours ago

Electric Bike for enshittified

[–] polle@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Did you ever repair a bike? Its like every model has its own special tools that you need to get Something unscrewed or pulled of. (You can buy them, though)

[–] Hjalamanger@feddit.nu 1 points 22 hours ago

Although I do understand the need for some of those special tools. The thing for taking apart the chain comes to mind