Have you ridden a race bike?
10-14-16, 04:54 AM
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Very interesting how many rode the steel race bikes. I rode a road bike for the first time 10 years ago, at age 57 and have tried many road bikes during that time. I have learned to like the carbon fiber frame. I do have a steel road bike that is especially good on flats and easy rollers. When it comes to a course with some climbs, I go right back to the CF. I have been told I do not know how to use the flex of the steel bike on climbs. I just agree that I do not understand the concept, and it is most likely I am too old and onery to learn it.
10-14-16, 07:58 AM
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You are implying road, but here is an 18.5 lb trail bike I find a pleasure to ride. It is fast, handles well and is very comfortable on gravelly and dirt trails. I actually commute my 32 mi RT to work on it. Before that I rode a 20 lb Al cyclocross race bike. I also do 50-70 mi trail rides on them.
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10-14-16, 09:44 AM
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10-14-16, 10:06 AM
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I've recently ridden a Dogma belonging to a professional team. Only for about five miles but it was enough to convince me I'm not man enough to ride one in anger, but that was mainly for the aggressive riding position of saddle & stem which gave my back and neck some problems.
If I could afford one, and I could adjust the stem height, then I would be happy to ride one because the frames/wheels/gears are great, but then you don't buy a bike like that and spoil it with a low saddle/high stem combination unless you've got money to burn.
If I could afford one, and I could adjust the stem height, then I would be happy to ride one because the frames/wheels/gears are great, but then you don't buy a bike like that and spoil it with a low saddle/high stem combination unless you've got money to burn.
10-14-16, 12:57 PM
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While DiabloScott has his "inside pedal" down, two other riders are out of the saddle, suggesting that they are also pedaling at this point. Maybe I'm wrong
When does a curved portion of road become, or stop being a turn?
To answer the OP...
All the bikes I own at this point were racing bikes when new. Mostly Campagnolo NR-SR types, and a few more modern ones. Since I am not doing any touring or mountain biking I don't need anything else at this point.
If the road surface is rough, letting a few lbs. out of the tires is plenty for me. Wheel, and especially tire adjustments make much more difference when it comes to riding comfort than frame choices. (Not to mention how much easier and cheaper they can be).
I'm not sure that I am the right person to comment regarding the "twitchyness" of racing bikes ... (except when it comes to riding aero TT or Tri positions, when handling can definitely be more exciting at times) I have always been comfortable and felt more in control at high speeds on racing bikes.
Steeper frame geometries do result in more precise handling. Not needing to compensate for the large fixed weights fore and aft associated with touring, I see that as positive. I imagine that as I get older I may, at some point, prefer a slightly gentler response.
So far, I also prefer driving my decade old BMW five speed 325ix to driving my work truck or my MIL's 3 year old Mercedes.
Each to their own, in the end. Enjoy the ride.
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10-14-16, 04:36 PM
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10-14-16, 05:11 PM
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Sure. Still my favorite bike for centuries:
10-14-16, 05:36 PM
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I'm doing my second century tomorrow, and it will be on a CAAD12. I guess that's a race bike. It's fast but comfy. I will do 75 miles the day after tomorrow. It's a charity ride around Galveston Bay.
10-14-16, 05:39 PM
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I've got almost 11,000 miles since February 2015 on my Emonda SLR. It's 6.48kg ready to ride.
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10-15-16, 07:17 AM
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The '77 Colnago Super was a very common professional and recreational racers bike. Here is mine that was acquired in a barn find last year. I ride it every chance I get even just around the block.
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10-15-16, 08:20 AM
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I used to race so have always ridden some form of racing bike, I'm on my 12th in 27 seasons. I build them up from frames. Started on a steel Fuji, migrated to Klein aluminum which were great bikes. Then a piece of crap Lemond Titanium, then and now carbon, including a Chinese carbon built up in August and with 700 miles on it. Fits great, slightly lower h-bar then my steel commuters/do everything road bikes. It likes to go fast.
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10-15-16, 09:55 AM
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Not sure if this is a true "race bike", but it was listed in the catalog as 2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod Team Bike. Team Bike sounds like a race bike.
I didn't care for the aero wheels so after 8 months I sold them and now the bike looks like this. Is it still a "race bike"?
I didn't care for the aero wheels so after 8 months I sold them and now the bike looks like this. Is it still a "race bike"?
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10-15-16, 10:40 AM
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My daily racing bike
A Raleigh Competition GS 1978. I was 20years old when this bike was manufactured in Nottingham England. This winter, I am replacing the Weinmann brakes with NOS Compagnolo Gran Sport brakes which match the rest of the group set. Also,I am replacing the decals with reproductions.
10-15-16, 10:51 AM
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My 1993 bridgestone RB-1. I've modded it with a triple though, . I'm running 46/36/24 up front and 12-24 on the rear:
. I'm running 46/36/24 up front and 12-24 on the rear:
10-15-16, 11:22 AM
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My younger friends Buy the 17# Carbon stuff , But I'm with Mig , my Red RB1 was a replacement for an All Aluminum AlAn I got in the 80's..
[Campag freewheel Hub, 13~28t .. Newer Campag race triple 50,40, 24t Rally RD Friction Bar end shifters]
But the BS hangs upside down Now .. It's the Rainy season . the Mudguard fitted R'off bike sits by the front door.
Thats This One .
[Campag freewheel Hub, 13~28t .. Newer Campag race triple 50,40, 24t Rally RD Friction Bar end shifters]
But the BS hangs upside down Now .. It's the Rainy season . the Mudguard fitted R'off bike sits by the front door.
Thats This One .
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10-15-16, 07:39 PM
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I got my first 'serious' road bike in '74. It had a Reynolds 531 frame, tubular tires, and a saddle that was just a plastic shell. It was about 22 pounds. I never raced, though.
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Not sure if this is a true "race bike", but it was listed in the catalog as 2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod Team Bike. Team Bike sounds like a race bike.
I didn't care for the aero wheels so after 8 months I sold them and now the bike looks like this. Is it still a "race bike"?
I didn't care for the aero wheels so after 8 months I sold them and now the bike looks like this. Is it still a "race bike"?
That's a nice bike
10-16-16, 05:54 AM
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10-16-16, 07:14 AM
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Rode an older Scott Foil,
Didn't like the slammed bar position, Too old for that I guess..
Bike handled far too light for my taste But I could tell I was on a performer
Didn't like the slammed bar position, Too old for that I guess..
Bike handled far too light for my taste But I could tell I was on a performer
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My Team Fuji was Fuji's entry level competition bike in 83, and I rode and upgraded that bike for 31 years.
My Ridley's frame was Team Lotto Bellisol's cobble and rough road stage bike for three seasons. It's not set up to be a world tour stage racer (my age and budget dictates that), but you can tell it likes to go fast.
My Ridley's frame was Team Lotto Bellisol's cobble and rough road stage bike for three seasons. It's not set up to be a world tour stage racer (my age and budget dictates that), but you can tell it likes to go fast.
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10-16-16, 07:44 AM
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My daily rider (at least for now) is my 1983 Trek 760, a vintage steel road racer. Back when I actually still road raced (mid-late 80s), I rode a Bianchi Superleggera w/ full DuraAce (damn I miss that bike!) that looked much like this:
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Gorgeous October day.....I'm going to ride 3 racing bikes today.
10-18-16, 12:33 PM
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I routinely ride and race a Xenith T2. It's fast and aggressive. As for light, it is depending on how much stuff I hang on it to accommodate my needs for different distances. It is a pleasure to tuck into it and go.