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Forum: Road Cycling

04-12-21, 11:26 AM

Replies: 209

want a carbon fiber bike, but nervous

Views: 17,785

Posted By Ford

Get a bike that fits your body and your wallet,...

Get a bike that fits your body and your wallet, regardless of what its made of.
Side comment: Wonder how many 15-year-old + carbon frame bikes are still being used?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-08-21, 01:43 PM

Replies: 89

Why no major German bikes?

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Posted By Ford

I suggest that since Europe is a relatively...

I suggest that since Europe is a relatively smaller and highly interconnected geography and there were many very well-established and respected bike brands available from neighboring countries,...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

03-08-21, 01:03 PM

Replies: 224

Do you prefer solo rides to group rides, and why?

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Posted By Ford

I much prefer riding with two or three others...

I much prefer riding with two or three others rather than a group for reduced complexity of decision-making about stops, routes, etc. I enjoy riding with different friends of varying abilities. Every...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-08-21, 12:49 PM

Replies: 28

Drivetrain help for De Bernardi frame

Views: 2,409

Posted By Ford

Strongly suggest NOT mixing Campy and Shimano...

Strongly suggest NOT mixing Campy and Shimano square tape bottom brackets and crank arms. They appear the same but have differing tapers. A Campy crankset won't draw fully onto a Shimano square BB...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-23-12, 02:00 PM

Replies: 38

Rim strips?

Views: 2,688

Posted By Ford

Been using the stretchy nylon strips that...

Been using the stretchy nylon strips that Speciaized sells. Way better than tape. Just a bit trickier to put on. Don't get your fingers under it. :)

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