Thread: A stable bike?
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Old 06-07-12 | 02:38 PM
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Doug5150
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Originally Posted by KidTruth
Greets, haven't posted here in a while. I'll keep it brief:

I have an '08 Specialized Allez, been riding it for 4 years. It's been okay. Only thing is, it's squirrely as hell. I feel like I can't take my hands off it for a split second without taking a dive. ...
Flyweight wheels turn very quickly, and heavy wheels don't.

You could try using a heavier front wheel/tire combination. Even putting Slime inside the front tube.
Your hands might like the comfort of a fatter front tire (at slightly-less-pressure!) and the slime will serve a second purpose too.

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