I Hate Everybody who doesn't ride a Cannondale
02-23-07, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
i'd buy a trek before a cannondale, and thats saying a lot.
02-23-07, 08:19 AM
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Finally a thread with substance instead of all this meaningless foo banter.
02-23-07, 09:24 AM
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The worst bike I rode was a Cannondale with the rear dropout sticking out about 2 inches from the rear stays and the chain stays. Remember those? I think there were R500 or something like that. Circa 1986. The tubes were HUGE back then as well. Those Cannondales always felt like they had a flat tire. I noticed that and I talked to a few friends who were on the first Cannondale Team who said the same thing. "Gosh, this bike feels like it has a flat tire"
Then I talked to a civil engineer who has an engineering background and said "well, if the tubing is so large and made of alumininum so it absorbs all the road shock and energy from hitting a bump, then it probably absorbs energy from above as well". Meaning that your energy is absorbed back into the frame. And that was the flat tire feel we felt. Kinda made sense at the time.
Remember, aluminum back then was a departure from traditional steel except of course, the Vitus (which was my all time favorite frame, I had a 48cm or something small like that).
Of course, if I had the moolah....that new Cannondales do looks pretty nice.
Then I talked to a civil engineer who has an engineering background and said "well, if the tubing is so large and made of alumininum so it absorbs all the road shock and energy from hitting a bump, then it probably absorbs energy from above as well". Meaning that your energy is absorbed back into the frame. And that was the flat tire feel we felt. Kinda made sense at the time.
Remember, aluminum back then was a departure from traditional steel except of course, the Vitus (which was my all time favorite frame, I had a 48cm or something small like that).
Of course, if I had the moolah....that new Cannondales do looks pretty nice.
02-23-07, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
I hate pie.
No, wait, I like pie.
No wait, I hate some pies.
I hate bananas.
No, wait, I like pie.
No wait, I hate some pies.
I hate bananas.
02-23-07, 10:03 AM
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Je déteste ne comprenant pas le français
Ní hé lá na báistí lá na bpáistí
Ní hé lá na báistí lá na bpáistí
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this thread sucks.
02-23-07, 12:37 PM
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We teach our kids not to ever say hate - for anything.
That word is ugly. C'mon. Let's all hold hands and sing something all campfirey.
That word is ugly. C'mon. Let's all hold hands and sing something all campfirey.
02-23-07, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by substructure
We teach our kids not to ever say hate - for anything.
That word is ugly. C'mon. Let's all hold hands and sing something all campfirey.
That word is ugly. C'mon. Let's all hold hands and sing something all campfirey.
02-23-07, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
When I run into you on the BF Kum By Ya Ride, remind me to beat you to death with my Six13. Of course it's probably way too light to do any real damage, but we can always try.
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02-23-07, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
The I Hate Everybody thread was going along nice and smooth, and then some moderator thought it was pure 'foo', so it's in the 'foo' area now.
Well, THIS thread has clear road bike content. I now hate everybody who doesn't ride a Cannondale (and just about everybody who does). I think that still covers everything.
Well, THIS thread has clear road bike content. I now hate everybody who doesn't ride a Cannondale (and just about everybody who does). I think that still covers everything.
Cannondale makes more than just road bikes. Mods, please move this to the dungeon we call General Cycling.
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02-23-07, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Cannondale makes more than just road bikes. Mods, please move this to the dungeon we call General Cycling.
And I'm very happy with the Six13. My next road bike move will be when Dura Ace (Duhrah Ahhh Cheee) goes 11 or 12 speed. And I'll bet it's a System 7.5. Figure 2009 model year late next year. If I haven't been hit by a pickup truck yet. So that's a 50-50 chance.
I TRY not to fall into the Bike Weenie Gear Lust Syndrome. Sometimes I even succeed, but I did have to call a major 'time out' after the second set of Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels in 2006. Ouch.
02-23-07, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Namenda
The pope doesn't ride a Cannondale...you don't hate the pope, do you?
02-23-07, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Wouldn't it be easier to just move CC to the dungeon?
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02-23-07, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by marin1
I hate the pope!!
Say Hi to Euro for me.
02-23-07, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
When I run into you on the BF Kum By Ya Ride, remind me to beat you to death with my Six13. Of course it's probably way too light to do any real damage, but we can always try.
We don't say hate at our house, but we sure do kick the living mess out of those who try and throw the first punch.
02-23-07, 01:44 PM
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Do not hate what you do not understand.....
02-23-07, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
Moi aussi, c'est un peux ridicule!
02-23-07, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Wouldn't it be easier to just move CC to the dungeon?
And I'm very happy with the Six13. My next road bike move will be when Dura Ace (Duhrah Ahhh Cheee) goes 11 or 12 speed. And I'll bet it's a System 7.5. Figure 2009 model year late next year. If I haven't been hit by a pickup truck yet. So that's a 50-50 chance.
I TRY not to fall into the Bike Weenie Gear Lust Syndrome. Sometimes I even succeed, but I did have to call a major 'time out' after the second set of Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels in 2006. Ouch.
And I'm very happy with the Six13. My next road bike move will be when Dura Ace (Duhrah Ahhh Cheee) goes 11 or 12 speed. And I'll bet it's a System 7.5. Figure 2009 model year late next year. If I haven't been hit by a pickup truck yet. So that's a 50-50 chance.
I TRY not to fall into the Bike Weenie Gear Lust Syndrome. Sometimes I even succeed, but I did have to call a major 'time out' after the second set of Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels in 2006. Ouch.
I have secret footage of a conversation in PA at the factory. here goesEngineer of decals: Oh CRAP! I made the decals too big!
Engineer of head Tube: thats ok we will increase the head tube diameter.
Engineer of Forks: But I have a 1 1/8th inch diameter steer tube.
Engineer of Bearings: Thats ok I will make a new race.
Advertising Add campaign: We have an amazing up grade !
I will pass on my 2005 Six13 to my son. I am ready for a system six soon.
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