Dead feeling
07-24-11, 08:12 PM
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Dead feeling
I hear alot of people describe their rides or bikes as feeling "dead." What does this mean? Is this a good thing? Is this a "carbon" thing?
I've only ridden on aluminum bikes. I'm going to wait until I can upgrade to something amazing to ever even try carbon bikes. I would like to amaze myself
I've only ridden on aluminum bikes. I'm going to wait until I can upgrade to something amazing to ever even try carbon bikes. I would like to amaze myself
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weak riders think a frame is dead 'cause they can't flex it.
07-24-11, 09:13 PM
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I think they are referring to when carbon frames have a "dead" road feel. In other words, the feel of the road is too muted and the bike doesn't feel connected to the road. I experienced this with my friend's Specialized Roubaix sl2. It just felt mushy and "dead" compared to the livelier feel of my cervelo r3 or look 595. Hard to explain really, but that's probably what they were talking about.
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^^ +1
I think many ppl refer to the "dead" feeling of carbon frames as the muting of road buzz, which can be a good thing. Personally, when I say a bike feels dead, it's not a good thing. It means the bike lacks liveliness and doesn't feel snappy, which is usually a by-product of torsional flex.
I think many ppl refer to the "dead" feeling of carbon frames as the muting of road buzz, which can be a good thing. Personally, when I say a bike feels dead, it's not a good thing. It means the bike lacks liveliness and doesn't feel snappy, which is usually a by-product of torsional flex.
07-25-11, 07:12 AM
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^^ +1
I think many ppl refer to the "dead" feeling of carbon frames as the muting of road buzz, which can be a good thing. Personally, when I say a bike feels dead, it's not a good thing. It means the bike lacks liveliness and doesn't feel snappy, which is usually a by-product of torsional flex.
I think many ppl refer to the "dead" feeling of carbon frames as the muting of road buzz, which can be a good thing. Personally, when I say a bike feels dead, it's not a good thing. It means the bike lacks liveliness and doesn't feel snappy, which is usually a by-product of torsional flex.
Dead can mean two things.
07-25-11, 09:43 AM
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^ And then there's the kind you need Dr Frankenstein to fix.
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I thought this thread would be about a part of the OP's anatomy.
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a road bike that feels too smooth .. a person that wants to feel more of the road and have a harsher ride which makes it feel 'faster' ... that or they just want to spend money? People buy new cars because they are bored with the old ones, using every excuse in the book.
My car is 11 years old now and still looks new.. with klasse sealant and a good interior scrubbing. A good detail job works wonders. Spending money out of boredom is an expensive thing to do.
My car is 11 years old now and still looks new.. with klasse sealant and a good interior scrubbing. A good detail job works wonders. Spending money out of boredom is an expensive thing to do.
07-26-11, 11:50 AM
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a little sildenafil citrate will fix that right up.
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