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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

05-24-14, 05:17 AM

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Light(er) Steel Fame Options?

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Posted By Rowan

That's OK. It is based on some experience....

That's OK. It is based on some experience. Machka's Marinoni came originally with a carbon fork but she wanted to do some touring with a front rack and has a concern about the longevity of CF, so she...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

05-23-14, 06:55 AM

Replies: 38

Light(er) Steel Fame Options?

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Posted By Rowan

Order the frame with both. The geometry of the...

Order the frame with both. The geometry of the forks shouldn't be an issue if you are using a reputable builder. The fork cost should not be excessive and you likely can sell off the one you don't...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

05-17-14, 08:20 PM

Replies: 38

Light(er) Steel Fame Options?

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Posted By Rowan

This might seem strange, and goes against the...

This might seem strange, and goes against the desire to buy new because it is best, but the bike that I like to ride the most out of my stable is a Shogun 400 lugged steel frame that has been...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

05-17-14, 08:08 PM

Replies: 38

Light(er) Steel Fame Options?

Views: 8,106

Posted By Rowan

They are using different steel alloys that allow...

They are using different steel alloys that allow thinner wall thickness in the tubes.

Machka's Marinoni is a revelation in a way. It is the old Ciclo model, with Columbus Nivacrom Zona tubing...

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