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Old 01-07-10 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
I think the point is that the FG and SS experiences are very different. For example a FG almost demands good foot retention, but it is pretty much optional on an SS. You need to be constantly alert on a FG when descending hills or cornering or making tight turns, but can be pretty casual on a SS. For me my FG is a much more intense experience than riding my SS. I get a hard workout on my FG, but don't break a sweat on my SS. My FG is a performance machine with a stiff aluminum track frame and clipless pedals, whereas my SS is an old vintage steel road frame with relaxed geometry, fenders, rack, and double-sided pedals w/o clips or straps. FG and SS are similar but not the same.
But how often do you see anything besides gear (as opposed to actual riding) being discussed on the forums? I've seen dozens of "which bars/pedals/frame/bike/seat/cog" threads, but don't really recall any about training, nutrition, or anything to do much with rider performance. And no, "How do I do nutz2bars skidz" doesn't count.
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