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Does Stiffness in the BB REALLY Make a Difference? I am guessing not really....

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Old 01-27-16, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Campag4life
Thanks for your patience. Moreover, thanks for your considerable contribution to this thread.
Most illuminating!
...you are entirely welcome. Without dumbass, piss ignorant consumers like me, where would all that lateral stiffness R+D cash come from, oh Voice of the Industry ?
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
...you are entirely welcome. Without dumbass, piss ignorant consumers like me, where would all that lateral stiffness R+D cash come from, oh Voice of the Industry ?
I believe we all resemble that remark.
Its called trying to buy game.
Cheers 3alarmer.
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Originally Posted by Campag4life
I view you more as my straight man or affectionately as my boy.
My three sons won't like it. Find another boy.
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Originally Posted by sced
My three sons won't like it. Find another boy.
you remind me more of Ernie:
my three sons ernie - Bing video
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Hi! Is this thread about bamboo bikes? Those are really cool!
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Hi! Is this thread about bamboo bikes? Those are really cool!
yes it is.
Here is Ernie's best friend talking about his:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYkK2lV_t8
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Originally Posted by Campag4life
I believe we all resemble that remark.
Its called trying to buy game.
Cheers 3alarmer.
...I am reminded of how I struggled to come to terms with my now ancient Cannondale. I finally just ended up with bigger tyres.
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I can only assume he was talking about this thread, which clearly appears to be on life support. ****
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