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Old 03-17-24, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
You could very well be right in you analysis. Doesn't change the fact that the bike feels dangerously unstable at speed in a crosswind. Also keep in mind this is a tri bike, so a lot of my riding is down on the bars. When I come off the bars it still feels unsteady, but manageable. Then again, that kind of defeats the purpose of the tri bike.
I can understand people theorizing about frame/fork geometry being a factor. But anyone who has ridden a bike with deep-section aero rims---I have one TT bike with conventional geometry and moderately deep rims---knows that a gust of wind has the same effect as having someone suddenly punch your handlebars from the side. Not enjoyable.
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