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05-01-09 | 09:26 PM
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I wonder why the OP crashes so much. Maybe the money would be better spent on body armor?
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05-01-09 | 10:57 PM
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That's kinda what I'm wondering about the OP. I've "crashed" once one a commute in years of doing this, and it wasn't so much a crash as laying my bike down while skidding to a stop after being right hooked.
I wonder why the OP crashes so much. Maybe the money would be better spent on body armor?
I wonder why the OP crashes so much. Maybe the money would be better spent on body armor?
I haven't seen body armor for cyclists advertised...
05-04-09 | 09:59 PM
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I think if you are not racing, a 2k bike isn't really going to serve it's purpose. The 2k and up realm is mostly for racers and weight weenies where every pound counts. There are plenty of nice road bikes out there in the $800 range at your local LBS. Find a good deal, research the bike, ask for feedback on the bike here, etc. You can get a nice cannondale for that price.
If you do plan to race, then I suppose a 1.5k and up bike is warranted. Also road bikes have a really aggressive position about them. You might not be comfortable on a road bike, especially since you are use to a hybrid.
If you do plan to race, then I suppose a 1.5k and up bike is warranted. Also road bikes have a really aggressive position about them. You might not be comfortable on a road bike, especially since you are use to a hybrid.
05-05-09 | 01:57 AM
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Just get crash protection insurance like Velosure which covers racing etc etc...at least you can buy, use and even race your machine of choice..regardless of material. Hey if you are willing to part with your $ to get your dream ride...might as well not worry about replacing it.
05-05-09 | 02:09 AM
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I think if you are not racing, a 2k bike isn't really going to serve it's purpose. The 2k and up realm is mostly for racers and weight weenies where every pound counts. There are plenty of nice road bikes out there in the $800 range at your local LBS. Find a good deal, research the bike, ask for feedback on the bike here, etc. You can get a nice cannondale for that price.
If you do plan to race, then I suppose a 1.5k and up bike is warranted. Also road bikes have a really aggressive position about them. You might not be comfortable on a road bike, especially since you are use to a hybrid.
If you do plan to race, then I suppose a 1.5k and up bike is warranted. Also road bikes have a really aggressive position about them. You might not be comfortable on a road bike, especially since you are use to a hybrid.
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05-05-09 | 03:23 AM
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05-05-09 | 06:17 AM
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True. However, Titanium is much more elastic than CF. Based on riding and crashing a Ti bike, and seeing a lot of CF bikes crashed, there is zero doubt in my mind that there are crashes where a Ti bike will spring back with little or no damage that destroy CF bikes.
Also, scrapes on Ti are much less likely to be a problem than on CF, where abrasions can be an issue.
I've never seen a Ti frame destroyed by chainsuck, I've have seen that for CF.
Nothings going to last forever. But if long term durability is the number one criteria, Ti, which doesn't rust, is springy, and not particularly prone to damage by abrasions is going to be the best bet over the long haul.
Plus, a Ti bike will keep looking good for a long time. My Merlin is 11 years old, with 40,000 miles on it, and if I would clean it would look brand new.
Also, scrapes on Ti are much less likely to be a problem than on CF, where abrasions can be an issue.
I've never seen a Ti frame destroyed by chainsuck, I've have seen that for CF.
Nothings going to last forever. But if long term durability is the number one criteria, Ti, which doesn't rust, is springy, and not particularly prone to damage by abrasions is going to be the best bet over the long haul.
Plus, a Ti bike will keep looking good for a long time. My Merlin is 11 years old, with 40,000 miles on it, and if I would clean it would look brand new.
05-05-09 | 10:22 AM
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