Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 51
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From: Pacific Beach, San Diego, California
Bikes: Trek 410 Sport Tour, Phil Wood, Campagnolo Record, Modolo, Shimano parts. Front low pack, NiteRider lights and large wedgie seatbag - aerodynamic & balanced. Gary Fischer Hoo Koo E Koo MTB, 2 racks. All - Crows' foot spoke pattern! BobYak trail
Aluminum has no net magnetic moment - it is not magnetic - perhaps your spokes or the magnet for your bike computer on the spokes is setting the traffic loop magnetic detector off. Or perhaps the theshold for magnetic detection is lower on your signals then here in San Diego. A 21 pound racer with eyelets for racks is a Sport Tourer in my book, and a great vehicle for a fast commute. I have not tried profile aero handlebars where you lay forward on your forearms - but my understanding is they are easier on the back as you are better supported on your forearms, but get neck strain from looking up. The neck strain can be helped by a higher stem, but that reduces the aero properties.
Enjoy the best, and survive the worst.
San Diego, CA
Last edited by RJOsprey; 07-01-05 at 03:09 PM.