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JohnDThompson

06-24-09 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbke (Post 9102576)

Columbus SL flexy
Reynolds 531 flexy
Dedacciai flexy

They've got nothin' on my 3.0 'dale.

'fine riding qualities' translates into, self fulfilling things I need to believe about myself as a cyclist, validated by my exquisite taste in a common flexy, inefficient frame.

A steel frame is the emperor's clothes.

In an earlier message you wrote "I'm 6'7" and 375 lbs."

That's likely the reason you find steel frames flexy and your Cannondale better.

I'm 5'8" and 140#. Cannondales are WAY too stiff for me.

embankmentlb

06-24-09 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson (Post 9157194)

In an earlier message you wrote "I'm 6'7" and 375 lbs."

That's likely the reason you find steel frames flexy and your Cannondale better.

I'm 5'8" and 140#. Cannondales are WAY too stiff for me.

The other problem with those early Cannondales is that only the narrowest of tires will fit under the brake bridge. Just know way to soften the ride. I feel sorry for those 23 mm tires carrying around 200 pounds each.

capricho

07-12-09 09:10 PM

An 18 pound carbon bike with a 176 pound rider. A 24 pound steel bike with a 170 pound rider. Whats the difference?

Given this scenario it boils down to the quality of components and the 'feel' of the bike.

ilikebikes

07-12-09 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Exit. (Post 9058107)

"real professionals" are all riding full carbon, so his point is rather flawed.

I think real pros are no longer in it for the ride, thats why they ride the lightest bike they can find, (or are paid to ride) I don't see any pro Auto racers racing a 57 Chevy Nomad, but I'd take the 57 over the lightest race car every time! ;)

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