Wobble, Wobble, Wobble
03-09-04, 09:30 AM
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Wobble, Wobble, Wobble
I have a question related to decending speed and handling.
I have finally been able to get out with my new Lemond Buenos Aris on real roads! While I was out this weekend I got do do some nice hills and some really good decents. I noticed that the bike seemed really sketchy and wobbly compared to my other bike. I had just put new Bontreger RaceX Lite slick tires on it (700x23) in preparation for the good weather.
I am wondering if it is the tires I need to get used to since I haven't used slicks before or if it is how the bike is set up or if it is just that I need to get accustomed to how it handles.
It is really responsive compared to my other bike (Specialized Sirrus Comp).
Could this be a head set issue??
Bill
I have finally been able to get out with my new Lemond Buenos Aris on real roads! While I was out this weekend I got do do some nice hills and some really good decents. I noticed that the bike seemed really sketchy and wobbly compared to my other bike. I had just put new Bontreger RaceX Lite slick tires on it (700x23) in preparation for the good weather.
I am wondering if it is the tires I need to get used to since I haven't used slicks before or if it is how the bike is set up or if it is just that I need to get accustomed to how it handles.
It is really responsive compared to my other bike (Specialized Sirrus Comp).
Could this be a head set issue??
Bill
03-09-04, 09:46 AM
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Head issue
Could be a head issue, not a headset issue. Whenever I find the bike unstable on fast decents, it's because i have tensed up. Relax your upper body and it should go away.
03-09-04, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Hot Pepper
Could be a head issue, not a headset issue. Whenever I find the bike unstable on fast decents, it's because i have tensed up. Relax your upper body and it should go away.
Why then don't I experience it with the other bike?? Are you suggesting that I am just more used to the way the other bike handles and therefor I am more relaxed? I suppose that could be part of it.
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03-09-04, 10:50 AM
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Could be a headset. Is it a large frame steel bike? My large frame steel bike scared the crap out of me once when I hit 52mph it started hi speed shimmy. Clamping the top tube with your knees will stop it or possibly standing on the pedals. After some research I found that large steel frames can be the culprit b/c they are flexy and can resonate violently.
03-09-04, 11:13 AM
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Lemond sizing - 53cm.
Yes it is steel and my other bike is aluminium!
Yes it is steel and my other bike is aluminium!
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Had same problem with my new Vortex on the Cherohala century a few yrs ago. Tightened up the headset on the road side and it went away. Headset felt fine til curvy downhills at 40mph. Steve
03-09-04, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sch
Had same problem with my new Vortex on the Cherohala century a few yrs ago. Tightened up the headset on the road side and it went away. Headset felt fine til curvy downhills at 40mph. Steve
Thanks, I'll contact the LBS where I got it and have them take a look at it
Bill
