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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 02:42 PM

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

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Posted By ljsense

Yes, this is exactly what I was getting at -- I...

Yes, this is exactly what I was getting at -- I think if you spent $12,000 on a new bike the advantages over this CAAD3 would be up for debate. Personally, I think this one is the winner for its...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 11:19 AM

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

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Posted By ljsense

Yeah, those bikes are really undervalued in my...

Yeah, those bikes are really undervalued in my opinion.

It's not that challenging to find one a few years newer, after the switch to 1 1/8" headsets, with full 7700 Dura Ace for significantly...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 11:10 AM

Replies: 47

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

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Posted By ljsense

I've crashed and broken carbon fiber and every...

I've crashed and broken carbon fiber and every time I've been surprised how resilient it was -- it broke but did not fail completely.

Of course, this depends on a good layup and design.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 08:52 AM

Replies: 47

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

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Posted By ljsense

The study is relevant because it showed that a...

The study is relevant because it showed that a 1997 Trek OCLV withstood more stress cycles than a 1997 lugged Columbus SLX frame, among several others. So if you're shopping for a 1997 frame, this...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-31-23, 08:31 AM

Replies: 47

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

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Posted By ljsense

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

Probably a lot of you have run across this article (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/frame_fatigue_test.htm), which was translated from a 1997 German magazine article and posted on Sheldon Brown,...

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