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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

I think now would be a good time to take a deep...

I think now would be a good time to take a deep breath, pour a fresh cup of coffee and summarize what we have learned in this thread. So far we have concluded the following:




Carbon forks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

Much of this is misinformation. Aerospace...

Much of this is misinformation.

Aerospace carbon fiber has be be built perfectly - no voids, wrinkles, etc. Aerospace components have a service life. The service life is when it is removed from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

May I know what the shelf life of carbon fiber is...

May I know what the shelf life of carbon fiber is please?


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-19, 04:30 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

For the sake of clarity, it isn't a track bike....

For the sake of clarity, it isn't a track bike. Track bikes don't have brakes. Mine has SRAM S900 levers, Dura Ace calipers, Koolstop pads and the frame has internal routing for the rear brake cable....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

This thread has become one big cliche. ...

This thread has become one big cliche.


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

Melancholics prefer vanilla. Why take...

Melancholics prefer vanilla.

Why take chances?


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

Are you over 50? ...

Are you over 50?

https://www.bikeforums.net/fifty-plus-50/1162803-older-i-get-less-i-care.html


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

I did, and had it made by a custom builder from...

I did, and had it made by a custom builder from S3 tubes.

It's just the way I want it, a very sporty ride, but not bone jarring.




I never said you don't. In fact, I mentioned high-end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

I'll add stiff light -Tim-

I'll add

stiff
light


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

With all due respect, you simply don't know what...

With all due respect, you simply don't know what you are talking about.

This simply isn't true and your statement illustrates a fundamental lack of understanding about the most basic aspects of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

Lots of ignorance in this thread. Modern...

Lots of ignorance in this thread.

Modern steel tubing can be made into frames with any ride characteristics desired, as stiff and responsive as you want, and surprisingly light.

Crappy carbon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

The same company makes sub 14 lb road bikes and...

The same company makes sub 14 lb road bikes and 26 lb steel tandems.

My entire point is that the idea that it is impossible to make light, strong and stiff steel bikes simply isn't true.


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 60,265
Posted By TimothyH

Modern production of steel tubes allows stiffness...

Modern production of steel tubes allows stiffness and flex to be controlled. Tube shape, butting profiles and construction can make a frame as flexy or stiff as anyone wants. It is expensive and a...
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