Denizen's eye reflexes along the East Central Florida Bike Trail...about 3 feet long.
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Nelsonville Bike Path Graffiti
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Olentangy Bike Path
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My San Rensho came with this Campy gruppo (group set): https://cycling-obsession.com/vintag...record-review/
I still have the set on my Trek 970.
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#124.4Editing a commentThe difference was only in the pedal and bottom bracket axles. Since the pedals were rotating mass, this was where the weight savings had the greatest effect. Not mentioned in the article was that the non-titanium was sold as "Record" and the titanium as "Super Record".Last edited by wildbears; 06-11-2022, 08:29 AM.
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Home today at 4:30 a.m. after the conclusion of Oklahoma Freewheel 2022. The ride across Eastern Oklahoma went from Idabel to Galena Kansas. We didn't ride a real long ways (490 some miles) but there was lots of climbing and gorgeous scenery. We traveled in 5 different states (no matter how briefly). Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas Oklahoma again, Missouri, Oklahoma Again, and Kansas. It was a fun 7 days of biking and camping. Who cares that it rained record amounts during the ride?Comment
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NEW STEEL FORK
The 3Rensho came with a chromed steel-alloy-track-like fork with minimum rake, beefy fork tubes, and a forward offset of the fork tubes, all resulting in a very stiff front end. You could stand next to the bike and bounce your weight on the pedal on that side and not see any flex.
This was later replaced with a Bike Nashbar aluminum fork with a standard road configuration. Great for shorter road races and crits. Not so great on all day rides on rough pavement.
Today that aluminum fork was replaced with a Tange, steel-alloy fork having a 15mm higher head/steerer-tube. The necessary spacers were added. The bike now has a more vertically compliant front-end and higher handlebars.
Yes. Steel is more compliant than aluminum. Notably so with the forks. The back end of the bike was previously more compliant than the front over bumps. That is now reversed after changing the front compliance.
Note that aluminum frame tubes are now shaped to allow more vertical flex than side-to-side flex. Early aluminum bikes used round tubes that were notoriously stiff over bumps in order to limit side-to-side flex.
Also note that current aluminum bikes usually come with carbon-fiber forks.
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Carbon forks are very popular these days even on steel frames. My problem is that I crash a lot, 5 times total for 2020 and 2022. None in 2021.
A carbon fork can have non-visible damage that may suddenly fail without warning. If you crash with a carbon fork or frame, it should be professionally examined. And such components should be professionally evaluated annually without a crash. Additionally, some recommend a 7-8 year life span for carbon depending on use. For example, a mountain bike getting extensive rough trail use.
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Carbon frame longevity: "Unless they are damaged or poorly built, carbon bike frames can last indefinitely. Most manufacturers still recommend that you replace the frame after 6-7 years, however, carbon frames are so strong that they often outlast their riders."
https://hobbybiker.com/how-long-do-c...e-frames-last/
https://bikesmarts.com/how-long-will...ber-bike-last/
https://bikefinest.com/how-long-does...ke-frame-last/https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/l...lf-life-277989
"Why Carbon Fiber Bikes Are Failing"
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoo...ents-lawsuits/Last edited by wildbears; 06-19-2022, 10:58 AM.
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Lent my fat tire e-bike to a friend that had knee replacement two months ago
so he could do his rehab. He's loving it !!Comment
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Why is there a hole in my bike wheel rim?
Rims usually have small holes inside to vent the inner chambers of the rim extrusion. All rims need them, but rims with welded seams need to have more and larger vent holes because otherwise the welding process will cause pressure to build up in the closed chambers and "spit" the molten metal.Sep 14, 2020
What is the tiny hole on the inside of the rim for - Bicycles Stack Exchange: https://bicycles.stackexchange.comComment
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What we do is dangerous. I tell novices or cyclist wannabes the same thing I tell new motorcyclists: "What we do is dangerous. If you are risk averse, find some other interest. Motorcycles and bicycles don't stand up by themselves. You WILL fall off if you ride very long. AND it's best if it's not in front of a car."
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2022 Tour de France preview: Can anyone prevent Tadej Pogacar threepeat? | Cycling on NBC Sports
https://youtu.be/atpOH8NMadIComment
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AMERICA'S MOST PATRIOTIC BIKE RIDE IS ALSO ITS MOST NAKEDComment
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The Original Rail-Trail...
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