It's the Engine not the Steed
10-13-16 | 09:34 PM
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It's the Engine not the Steed
I picked up a Schwann Super Sport '72, as old as I am. It has wider tires than my Trek and no clip pedals, it might be about the same weight. Taking it out today speed wise I rode the SS as fast as the Trek. I'm assuming it's because the engine isn't that great and not that various components and geometry are cancelling each other out.
10-13-16 | 09:50 PM
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Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
1983 Waterford Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL .......Same wheels and same weight (have to add a little to the Giant to match the Paramount) I am faster on the Giant on same roads, same conditions time and again. PERIOD
10-14-16 | 08:45 AM
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I suspect there's a lot of variables including stop signs and traffic on some routes. But it's fun to compare bikes especially before and after swapping out components.
10-14-16 | 02:53 PM
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10-14-16 | 06:52 PM
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10-14-16 | 07:48 PM
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10-15-16 | 02:58 AM
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