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Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

In this case, the dumb is what makes it funny.

In this case, the dumb is what makes it funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

You don't have enough knowledge or experience to...

You don't have enough knowledge or experience to make those kinds of judgements. I also find it interesting that in your other thread, you have expressed concern about the aluminum wheels on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Easy, there. I was making a joke. ;) Welcome to...

Easy, there. I was making a joke. ;) Welcome to BF.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

That's crazy talk! Don't you know what kind of...

That's crazy talk! Don't you know what kind of site this is??
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

You did it right. :thumb: I recently bought...

You did it right. :thumb:

I recently bought a used CF bike....with CF fork, wheels, bar/stem, seatpost, and derailleur cages. Every time I ride it, I'm expecting to die, with my body punctured a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

One of my early suggestions to the OP was to buy...

One of my early suggestions to the OP was to buy a used bike from a reputable manufacturer. It makes sense for his budget, and his concerns about quality. However, when he started going down this...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

I don't expect the OP will be able to manage that...

I don't expect the OP will be able to manage that with his current budget.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

This is not correct. There is plenty of history...

This is not correct. There is plenty of history of steel frames cracking and breaking, sometimes pretty darn quickly. I have a few friends who had some fairly unpleasant experiences with their...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

But what about the carbon fiber fork? It might...

But what about the carbon fiber fork? It might suddenly assplode! Carbon fiber always assplodes and kills people. I read about it on the intarwebz!!


(Note - This is not directed at you. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Discussion forums like this aren’t required to be...

Discussion forums like this aren’t required to be “fair” or allow for users to post anything they want. We are participating in this forum because someone has created for us to use. We have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 12:52 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

This person is also willfully delusional.

This person is also willfully delusional.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-21, 10:54 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Most likely...They won't. CF is not a new...

Most likely...They won't. CF is not a new mystery material. It has been proven millions of times at the highest levels of performance in aerospace, motorsport...and cycling.

The article you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

I would bet a medium about of money that frame...

I would bet a medium about of money that frame failure is one of the lowest frequency ways that people get hurt riding a bicycle, no matter what frame material is used.

Maybe it's best if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Humans, and their damned emotions. HTFU.

Humans, and their damned emotions. HTFU.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

People who are afraid to ride a CF frame with a...

People who are afraid to ride a CF frame with a scratch or nick don’t understand the fundamental material properties of CF.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 10:51 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

You are completely missing the point. CF is not...

You are completely missing the point. CF is not more risky than any other material used to build bicycle frames.

This might wreck you...aluminum bicycle frames break, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Generally speaking, yes, but you might be...

Generally speaking, yes, but you might be surprised how many know very little.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

I have tried a similar tactic with vintage...

I have tried a similar tactic with vintage guitars. I had similar success.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

We are aware, and plan accordingly.

We are aware, and plan accordingly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Since you asked...23.7 oz.

Since you asked...23.7 oz.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

This is related to the topic of carbon fiber...

This is related to the topic of carbon fiber material...

The video below is my daughter's carbon fiber softball bat ("composite" is the term they use). It started showing cracks in the barrel over...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

Yeah...that's not going to happen. Did you...

Yeah...that's not going to happen.

Did you read the stories about the cars and planes that crashed? Have you stopped driving or flying yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

It makes as much sense as his thoughts on CF. At...

It makes as much sense as his thoughts on CF. At least he's consistent.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

First of all, buy a bike made by a reputable...

First of all, buy a bike made by a reputable manufacturer that has a history of quality products. For your budget, you'll probably get a lot more bang for your buck by buying something a few years...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,596
Posted By Eric F

You're wrong. CF has been used in bike...

You're wrong.

CF has been used in bike frames for over 20 years, and continues to be the choice for the top bikes from most manufacturers. Don't you think that if CF was prone to the sudden and...
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