Pinarello F12, are they fragile?
07-16-19, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh, I see that you're not up to date. The Pinarello broke first, which then caused the crash. It was not the crash that cause the break.
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
07-16-19, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh, I see that you're not up to date. The Pinarello broke first, which then caused the crash. It was not the crash that cause the break.
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
07-16-19, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh, I see that you're not up to date. The Pinarello broke first, which then caused the crash. It was not the crash that cause the break.
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
And yes, that slow corner is the same as "just riding along"
this is not to say carbon bikes are all fragile. But when manufacturers pursue lightest-possible approach when using carbon, then yes bikes (roadie) become fragile, such as demonstrated in stage 8 TdF
07-16-19, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sdmc530
My parents have prepaid for everything. My dad always says all I need to do is die now. kind of nice knowing they took care of it now instead of leaving it up to us.
07-16-19, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sdmc530
this made me laugh!
My parents have prepaid for everything. My dad always says all I need to do is die now. kind of nice knowing they took care of it now instead of leaving it up to us.
My parents have prepaid for everything. My dad always says all I need to do is die now. kind of nice knowing they took care of it now instead of leaving it up to us.
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07-16-19, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by OBoile
It's not true, so you can relax.
It's called "Fake News".
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07-16-19, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
No carbon fiber for me
"The Welshman [Geraint Thomas] went down at the base of the final climb of the day, 13 kilometres from the line. It was EF Education First's Michael Woods who hit the ground first, and a number of Ineos riders couldn't avoid the mini pile-up that ensued.
Thomas crashed head-first over the handlebars, landing on teammate Gianni Moscon's bike, leaving the Pinarello frame snapped in half while luckily avoiding any broken bones himself."
That's a report of Thomas' first-hand account. But of course, that won't matter here on teh Biek Forms.
Carry on
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07-16-19, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GlennR
But in "todays" news cycle, if you tell a lie enough times, most will believe it's true.
It's called "Fake News".
It's called "Fake News".
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07-16-19, 09:17 AM
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I just want to report that because both of my parents are still living, all my bikes are metal.
07-16-19, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by badger1
A valiant attempt at a 'spontaneously assploding crabon' troll, but ultimately a fail.
"The Welshman [Geraint Thomas] went down at the base of the final climb of the day, 13 kilometres from the line. It was EF Education First's Michael Woods who hit the ground first, and a number of Ineos riders couldn't avoid the mini pile-up that ensued.
Thomas crashed head-first over the handlebars, landing on teammate Gianni Moscon's bike, leaving the Pinarello frame snapped in half while luckily avoiding any broken bones himself."
That's a report of Thomas' first-hand account. But of course, that won't matter here on teh Biek Forms.
Carry on
"The Welshman [Geraint Thomas] went down at the base of the final climb of the day, 13 kilometres from the line. It was EF Education First's Michael Woods who hit the ground first, and a number of Ineos riders couldn't avoid the mini pile-up that ensued.
Thomas crashed head-first over the handlebars, landing on teammate Gianni Moscon's bike, leaving the Pinarello frame snapped in half while luckily avoiding any broken bones himself."
That's a report of Thomas' first-hand account. But of course, that won't matter here on teh Biek Forms.
Carry on
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07-16-19, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66SgHEHMaGA
Did Moscon's bike just really snapped in half? He didn't hit anything on the road. That's a nice clean break I say.
Did Moscon's bike just really snapped in half? He didn't hit anything on the road. That's a nice clean break I say.
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07-16-19, 08:49 PM
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ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
07-16-19, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
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07-16-19, 09:28 PM
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if you want tough you need a Frejus Mod F4 = this one's about 50years proven tough.
And guaranteed Made in Italy.
edit: just came to me yesterday, and I have no idea what it will be!?!
And don’t tell me to slam that stem, that Nitto is already slammed.
And guaranteed Made in Italy.
edit: just came to me yesterday, and I have no idea what it will be!?!
And don’t tell me to slam that stem, that Nitto is already slammed.
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07-17-19, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
07-17-19, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
Just checking.
It is OK if people don’t like CF bikes, they are not for everyone. But don’t use this incident to justify your dislike.
Peace out!
07-17-19, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tagaproject6
So you are saying that carbon fiber bikes keep you from breaking bones? Go figure...they put titanium in your bones to fix them.
07-17-19, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by eja_ bottecchia
You understand that it was the team car, running over the bike, that caused it to break as it did, right?
Just checking.
It is OK if people don’t like CF bikes, they are not for everyone. But don’t use this incident to justify your dislike.
Peace out!
Just checking.
It is OK if people don’t like CF bikes, they are not for everyone. But don’t use this incident to justify your dislike.
Peace out!
Yep after the bodies hit the deck the bikes were all rideable until a team car then drove over it. I don’t think any bike will survive that.
Haters will always hate no matter the justification.
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07-17-19, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
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07-17-19, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
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07-17-19, 12:43 PM
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ugh what? So Thomas fell on Moscon's bike and that caused it snap in half? Jesus christ how much does Thomas weight? 160 lbs max? STILL a fragile bike!!
07-17-19, 12:55 PM
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sorry, can't think of many bikes that can survive being run over by a 4000lb car (1814kg for you metric folks).
07-17-19, 02:47 PM
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I don't happen to be a CF bike fan but it's basically because I'm a recreational rider who can buy, say a CAAD 12, that will get me everything I can use for a significant discount over a CF bike. It's not because I think a CF bike is going to disintegrate in the middle of a ride.
