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04-01-09 | 10:30 AM

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Sawtooth

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From: Boise, ID

Bikes: Giant TCR 0, Lemond Zurich, Giant NRS 1, Jamis Explorer Beater/Commuter, Peugeot converted single speed

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Originally Posted by coasting

i was running 100 psi so i didn't want to go lower. a new carbon frame made a big difference

You went from what frame to what frame?

DOH! Just realized that I can set up a road test on the retired set of Xaero lites I have hanging in my garage. They were only retired because of a concave brake wall. That would allow me to see if I feel any difference in wheels. The frame is going to have to be a matter of taking other people's word for it.

I have a buddy who recently swapped out his aluminum Cervelo Soloist for the Bottecchia CF78 frame from Bike Island http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=777 . He swears his new frame is the best he has ever ridden. He rides a lot so I am inclined to believe his analysis (not necessarily that it would apply to me).

Last edited by Sawtooth; 04-01-09 at 10:37 AM.

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