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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

06-01-23, 10:19 AM

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Frame durability -- A great study shines light on retro frames

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Posted By icemilkcoffee

I think the opposite way. Why would you buy some...

I think the opposite way. Why would you buy some generic ho-hum mid range bike that was stamped out overseas, when for that same $1000 you can buy a nice good classic Serotta or Paramount that was...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 01:45 PM

Replies: 47

Frame durability -- A great study shines light on retro frames

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Posted By icemilkcoffee

For the test we are talking about, and for...

For the test we are talking about, and for bicycle riding in general, we never go into the plastic deformation region. So this type of fatigue (where you are flexing a piece of steel past the plastic...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 10:05 AM

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Frame durability -- A great study shines light on retro frames

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Posted By icemilkcoffee

I don't think carbon fails catastrophically. It's...

I don't think carbon fails catastrophically. It's made up of many individual strands, If some strands break, it will flex, but other strands will still be holding the part together. It's unlikely...

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