THM is freaking awesome.
09-04-08 | 11:53 AM
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THM is freaking awesome.
It isn't any lighter than a THM Scapula SP Tuned fork and an AX-Lightness Orion caliper, but it is awful badass.
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09-04-08 | 12:06 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:08 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:09 PM
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Here is the Spin:
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09-04-08 | 12:10 PM
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Any ultralight fork would be better named "Clavicle" than "Scapula."
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09-04-08 | 12:13 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:20 PM
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how do you adjust them. Would be a ***** to deal with on an everyday basis. A minor crash that causes you to change a front wheel and knock the brakes over would put you out of a race on that bike. ********
09-04-08 | 12:21 PM
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It's a cool design and all, but I'm not a fan of light-at-all-costs manufacturing. Maybe it's because I'm a big dude, or prefer to rest my man parts on something other than a slab of clear-coated carbon fiber. Call me old-fashioned.
The integrated brake, though... if that gets worked into a slightly more practical (read:durable) fork, it would be awesome, especially for a TT bike.
The integrated brake, though... if that gets worked into a slightly more practical (read:durable) fork, it would be awesome, especially for a TT bike.
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09-04-08 | 12:21 PM
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Pay attention.
Why are you even thinking of crashing?
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09-04-08 | 12:23 PM
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It's a cool design and all, but I'm not a fan of light-at-all-costs manufacturing. Maybe it's because I'm a big dude, or prefer to rest my man parts on something other than a slab of clear-coated carbon fiber. Call me old-fashioned.
The integrated brake, though... if that gets worked into a slightly more practical (read:durable) fork, it would be awesome, especially for a TT bike.
The integrated brake, though... if that gets worked into a slightly more practical (read:durable) fork, it would be awesome, especially for a TT bike.
There are weight limits however, which is something that big dudes won't enjoy.
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09-04-08 | 12:28 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:29 PM
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Yes there is a barrel adjuster, but anyone who has crashed probably had their brakes knocked out of alignment. A simple push on the caliper puts it in a semi OK position to finish. With parts that are all tucked away, you can't make super quick adjustments lets say on your free lap in a crit after a crash.
I would rather have this. Lighter and probably just as rideable...
09-04-08 | 12:37 PM
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Because I race RACE bikes. **** happens.
Yes there is a barrel adjuster, but anyone who has crashed probably had their brakes knocked out of alignment. A simple push on the caliper puts it in a semi OK position to finish. With parts that are all tucked away, you can't make super quick adjustments lets say on your free lap in a crit after a crash.
I would rather have this. Lighter and probably just as rideable...
Yes there is a barrel adjuster, but anyone who has crashed probably had their brakes knocked out of alignment. A simple push on the caliper puts it in a semi OK position to finish. With parts that are all tucked away, you can't make super quick adjustments lets say on your free lap in a crit after a crash.
I would rather have this. Lighter and probably just as rideable...
My WW'd Bianchi weighs just a few hundred grams more than that Spin and it has survived everything that it has been subjected to for the last year.
Over 1500KM with plenty of potholes and crap roads without failure or incident.
WW gear also looks exceptionally badass.
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09-04-08 | 12:40 PM
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Fail...
- No drivetrain (chainrings, cassette, derailleurs, chain)
- No brakes
- No waterbottle holder
- Has a kickstand
- No drop bars
- seatpost has a setforward (as opposed to setback)
- platform pedals
Need I say more?
- No drivetrain (chainrings, cassette, derailleurs, chain)
- No brakes
- No waterbottle holder
- Has a kickstand
- No drop bars
- seatpost has a setforward (as opposed to setback)
- platform pedals
Need I say more?
09-04-08 | 12:48 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:50 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:52 PM
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09-04-08 | 12:59 PM
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Incorrect.
My WW'd Bianchi weighs just a few hundred grams more than that Spin and it has survived everything that it has been subjected to for the last year.
Over 1500KM with plenty of potholes and crap roads without failure or incident.
WW gear also looks exceptionally badass.
My WW'd Bianchi weighs just a few hundred grams more than that Spin and it has survived everything that it has been subjected to for the last year.
Over 1500KM with plenty of potholes and crap roads without failure or incident.
WW gear also looks exceptionally badass.