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Old 10-30-09 | 09:12 PM
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Bikes: Origami Swift, Surly Ogre, IRO Mark V Pro, home made bamboo cargo bike, eddy merckx corsa extra, Airnimal Joey commute, UGADA Tikit

surprisingly little flex, similar to a steel frame but with the vibration dampening of a carbon one.
i understand the rear triangle can be stiffened further by wrapping the chainstays in carbon cloth.
I have not found this necessary, but I dont seriously race. the fixie is plenty fast, though. it is modeled after an Eddy Merckx corsa extra.
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