Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
Molds may be costly to make, but it's the lay-up that makes all the difference; which prepeg where, and how much dramatically alters the performance of the design. So while two frames may share the same look because of the mold, they can be very different bikes in terms of ride quality and durability.