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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-22, 03:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

No you are right and re-reading the OP's original...

No you are right and re-reading the OP's original post, 12 cm is a big area and his method of fixing it is not correct. But it should still be fixable. But you are right, it would be very useful to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

Oh for sure. Aero-Tri bikes have proven that....

Oh for sure. Aero-Tri bikes have proven that. Their shapes are all over the place and bikes like the cervelo proved that a while ago. Modern triathlon bikes are the stiffest and most aero efficient...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

Can you point to the data supporting this...

Can you point to the data supporting this argument? I think for cheaper bikes, with small BB and poor tubes, their role is larger. But for a modern, quality carbon bike that might not be the case. In...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

Sure, I am going to listen to Yan on a bike...

Sure, I am going to listen to Yan on a bike forum, who claims to be an adult with a job over a bike engineer. I seriously doubt that and if I said you were an idiot, well, if the shoe fits. Another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

The UCI dictates what bikes can be used for...

The UCI dictates what bikes can be used for racing. They must have a specific shape - which is a traditional triangle, which is why you no longer see tri-bikes for time trials. The difference...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

I am not saying that the seat stays are not...

I am not saying that the seat stays are not needed for your frame, but they are not the most critical in terms load bearing. You can fix it at home and it will be fine. Also, watch the video and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

Watch this: ...

Watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPn_b1Exa58

Talk with someone like Rob English.

Seat stays are in place because the UCI dictates what makes a bike frame.

Fixing carbon is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
Posted By vespasianus

If you don't care how it looks, but just want it...

If you don't care how it looks, but just want it fixed, you can try this:

https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Repair-Your-Predator-Cycling/dp/B00UMATXWY

Seat stays are not really load bearing and...
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