Read my post again, never said it doesn't take strength. Stamina I mentioned.Originally Posted by Chef Zambini
You know that pedaling a bike is a full circle right? You don't just press on the downstroke.
Read my post again, never said it doesn't take strength. Stamina I mentioned.Originally Posted by Chef Zambini
You know that pedaling a bike is a full circle right? You don't just press on the downstroke.
Merry.
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carbon frames are the lightest.
steel is a rare commodity in a high end bike. most are aluminum. down tubes and seat posts steel and most handlebars
I cant distinguish a ride difference between the various frame materials. flex in the frame allows for better handling, stif frames allow for greater speed.
I am not doinf time trials or taking downhill runs at 60 MPH, so these are not critical concerns for me.
Tires, tubes and rims are the critical components of my bike (like most) and smooth shifting.
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If you read my post you would have noted I said stamina is more important. Ask any bicyclist what's more important, strength or stamina. They'll say stamina for distance. I've ridden up many hills in my time. If the pedals can be turned enough to move the bike then stamina gets you to the top.Originally Posted by Chef Zambini
By the way, all the racers use clip less pedals so yes, they pedal a full circle.
Merry.
Would you clarify that statement? Are you saying most down tubes are steel?Originally Posted by Chef Zambini
Merry.
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its JUNE, TDF starts this month !
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on a graphit bike the entire frame is graphite, opffering superior weight to strength ratio!
while there are many alll aluminum frames they have
weeping morter
construction along critical points to bolster the strength of the frame in areas where the stress can cause cracks.
all steel frames are what dominate the majority of the "everyman brand "bicycle world and there are also several frames that incorporate both aluminum for light weight and steel for strength throu-out the frame construction.
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my bad, I use the phrase "clip' as a universal referance to being attached to the pedal. of course there is a distinction between clip and cleat, of course all pro cyclists use a CLEAT form of attaching themselves to their pedals.
the old style CLIP was a referance to the TOE-clip that secured the shoe to the pedal
I come from a generation where we said "clipon"
meaning ready to do some serious riding.
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You'd have to show me those bikes that are part steel and part something else, I've never heard of one or seen one anywhere ever. I won't say they don't exist but they are rare. The down tube is the tube that connects to the head tube and goes to the bottom bracket. The seat post goes into the seat post. None of the parts you mention go into the down tube.Originally Posted by Chef Zambini
Do you have a link to any bikes that are aluminum or carbon that have a steel down tube? I would like to see one.
99% or more of bikes the frame is all the same material be it carbon, Ti, steel, aluminum or whatever.
Merry.
its an australian calendar, mate, its already tomorrow !
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Just to clarify, people in the bicycle world use the term "clip" when refering to the older toe clip style where you have a strap over the toes holding your foot to the pedal. "Clipless" pedals are the one in which have a cleat on the bottom of the shoe that snaps into place holding the foot to the pedal.
If you have been around bicycling much at all you would probably have known that though.
Still waiting to see links to bikes that have down tubes made of steel when the rest of the frame isn't. Carbon frames do have alloy inserts at key locations to attach things to the frame since threads and carbon don't mix well.
Merry.
grab a magnet, go to a bike shop with a variety of bikes, many will have aluminum frames, look for the ones that dont say "all aluminum frames"
check the chain stay tubes, the tube that holds the seat-post and the tube that holds the handelbar post, your magnet will detect steel.
WTF, are you just trying to be argumentative ?
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