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I used to skin a significant proportion of the Embankment Peloton on my unmodified R20, but that's because I'm a straight out monster, and they're not a serious racing crew, though so many of them dress as though they are.
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Originally Posted by kb5ql
(Post 7121755)
Make sure you talk to Rob English at Bike Friday. He'll set you straight as to the "limitations" when using a small wheeled bike.
http://rob.bikerevuk.com/mybikes/mybikes.html ;) Yes, Rob was one of the few rare ones I was thinking about, but then again that quality of rider would excell on almost any bike. |
Just back from the Sat morn hammerfest, but this time I used my roadie, and even though my breakfast still came up, it was nice to be back up the front and attacking on the hills.
So until I get a BF PRP, Moulton or Swift, the R20 is relegated to: Commuting, pootling and touring.... "Odd's fish, my dear, the man's a poet and he doesn't know it". Can anyone name the movie and who said the quote? |
Originally Posted by stevegor
Seeing the shackles rise on small wheel riders when they're questioned about the 20"-16" size's ability to "keep up" with "normal" bikes is like observing SMS...small man syndrome. You know, it's the small man that always fights the hardest, just to prove he's a good as everyone else...or better, I should know, I have Duck's Disease as well.
To be perfectly honest, give me a SWB for commuting, pootling, fun rides and touring, but not for my fast rides.....unless anyone has some spare EPO to give away. Aww F*** it. You guys win. (obvious since they're taking a pic of me finishing the ascent :) ) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/...956cba.jpg?v=0 I have Big Man on a Small Bike Syndrome. It's hard not looking like a clown on this thing. :p |
nice bike :D
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Originally Posted by kb5ql
(Post 7148798)
I ... can ... keep ... up...
Aww F*** it. You guys win. (obvious since they're taking a pic of me finishing the ascent :) ) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/...956cba.jpg?v=0 I have Big Man on a Small Bike Syndrome. It's hard not looking like a clown on this thing. :p Now that is a nice bike, if I had the cash my first choice would be a BF PRP. I contacted the Australian BF agent in Melbourne about prices....but NO reply. Again I say...if I had a BF or a Moulton or Swift, then I too could keep up, but not on my heavy R20 :( |
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