Resonance
04-29-22, 08:11 PM
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Resonance
I always found it cool whenever I removed a water bottle from my Columbus SL steel Paramount that the entire frame vibrated like a musical instrument. Same with my current ride. I always associated that with a quality frame. Any one else notice this resonance?
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04-29-22, 08:35 PM
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I appreciated this when I repainted the fork on my Eisentraut. *Ping*
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Yep, all about the ping. 
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I use sound to help identify tubing quality and spoke tension.
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On my carbon bike, it sounds like the opening echo to "Beat It" by M. Jackson.
One of the reasons I like modern gearing on older steel bikes is the sound.
The lighter shifts are quiet and sound confident. Tube echo is so "I bought a temporary bike."
Just kidding.
Not really.
Just kidding.
Maybe.
