Originally Posted by
xizangstan
We seem to always be searching for ways to increase the efficiency of our bikes. Weight reduction is one way, better gearing and faster tires is where so many of us spend piles of money. The commercial manufacturers seem to have gotten the state of the art carbon or titanium bikes down to less than 20 lbs. but more than 15.
What is the most efficient bike you've ridden? What feature about it impresses you the most?
The find "The most efficient bike available" it is necessary to design a bicycle with the least rolling, mechanical, and wind resistance possible.
That said, I envision a bicycle that is not to comfortable to ride. Humans don't bend like that!
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?