I'm finally convinced Carbon Fiber bikes are safe.
07-26-18, 08:41 AM
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Yep, at 72, I'm pushing the outer edge of bike tech. And 2 yrs. ago, my kids traded my "flip" phone in for a smart phone. Now my wife can track my on "live track" and and I can flood instagram with selfies of my rides.
And, I was looking for an excuse to get a CF bike, as I got my first aluminum last year, after riding steel for 50+ years.
Oh, I did find a Raleigh Carbon Clubman, slightly used floor and test model . The fenders come off first. then got to do something about those classic looking tires. The price was right, although I'm not too crazy about the sky blue color. I think it looks a little "girly" but for the price , I couldn't turn it down. KB
And, I was looking for an excuse to get a CF bike, as I got my first aluminum last year, after riding steel for 50+ years.
Oh, I did find a Raleigh Carbon Clubman, slightly used floor and test model . The fenders come off first. then got to do something about those classic looking tires. The price was right, although I'm not too crazy about the sky blue color. I think it looks a little "girly" but for the price , I couldn't turn it down. KB
I'd kill myself, but then I wouldn't be able to post about it on BF.
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07-26-18, 08:44 AM
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07-26-18, 10:07 AM
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I did look at his rear wheel lol. He wasn't expecting the left hand so quick, he panicked, grabbed the brakes and went straight to the wall. Target fixation is a result of panicking. If he had stayed calm he might have been able to trail brake a little and make it. Or maybe not, in which case he would have low sided the bike while going around the corner. Listen man, you are never going to change my opinion, I don't care what your opinion is so quit filling up my box with quote notifications. This is old.
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I have limited crashing experience and even more limited CF bike experience, but suffice it to say that recently I had a very low-speed collision with the back of a car while on a rented CF bike, and came away from the experience with increased respect for CF bikes. In other words, I was delighted the expensive rented bike appeared to be completely undamaged.
07-26-18, 10:34 AM
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07-26-18, 10:38 AM
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Horrible cornering technique. It's the most common cause of sportbike accidents from these kids who don't know how to ride. He was looking at where he was going, toward the outside of the curve, not looking through the curve where he wanted to go. Also known as target fixation. Your bike goes where your eyes go.
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07-26-18, 10:40 AM
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Even Larry Bird missed freethrows.
07-26-18, 10:47 AM
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Bizarre. It is an rare phenomenon, not a rule.
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Somehow I think if I were headed for a wall I just might be looking at it too. There is no indication of looking causing the crash, but rather the other way around. If YOU were going to crash into a wall, what exactly would YOU be looking at?
07-26-18, 11:00 AM
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What's absurd is hearing an NFL receiver say he dropped a pass because it slipped out of his hands and not questioning it because he's a "professional" even though the replay showed he shut his eyes. Some people are critical thinkers and others believe what they're told without question. I have my opinion and you have yours. The only difference is I'm not going to stick my nose in the air call you absurd. Because the subject isn't very important.
What's always been the oddest thing to me is how dramatic and smart ass people get towards total strangers on the internet about something as dumb as a bike crash. It's like they take it personal. It's kind of creepy.
What's always been the oddest thing to me is how dramatic and smart ass people get towards total strangers on the internet about something as dumb as a bike crash. It's like they take it personal. It's kind of creepy.
07-26-18, 11:07 AM
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Exactly.
Carbon bikes are safe...
If there aren't any defects inside the frame.
If you don't buy used from some stranger.
If you use a properly calibrated torque wrench and don't overtighten anything.
If you don't get any corrosion inside the frame.
If the bike isn't crashed or otherwise impacted, causing damage that can eventually lead to a systemic failure at any moment.
Carbon bikes are safe. If you baby them and you have favorable odds.
Carbon bikes are safe...
If there aren't any defects inside the frame.
If you don't buy used from some stranger.
If you use a properly calibrated torque wrench and don't overtighten anything.
If you don't get any corrosion inside the frame.
If the bike isn't crashed or otherwise impacted, causing damage that can eventually lead to a systemic failure at any moment.
Carbon bikes are safe. If you baby them and you have favorable odds.
Sure, newer Aluminum frames are designed better than the old ones. But I think you can get good deals on carbon as well. I think its best to be material agnostic and let the deals present themselves whatever the frame/fork is made of. Just try to get it from a reputable manufacturer or small frame builder.
07-26-18, 11:08 AM
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07-26-18, 11:39 AM
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Jimmy who? 
So I'm going to close this down before the smoldering embers fire up again.
So I'm going to close this down before the smoldering embers fire up again.
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