Consumer Reports bicycle review
Did anybody see this? They reviewed FS MTB's, hardtails, comfort bikes
and hybrids, though only a relatively few models of each one. They also had a relatively long sidebar about why buying from a mass- market retailer was not a good idea except for the most casual adult rider, or for a kid who's going to outgrow it in a year or two. They mainly pointed out the same things we say here, about weight, proper adjustments, quality of build, etc. Overall, not perfect, but a pretty good article. -- Dave Kerber Remove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in the newsgroups if possible). |
Consumer Reports bicycle review
"David Kerber" wrote: Did anybody see this? They reviewed FS MTB's, hardtails, comfort bikes and hybrids, though only a relatively few models of each one. They also had a relatively long sidebar about why buying from a mass- market retailer was not a good idea except for the most casual adult rider, or for a kid who's going to outgrow it in a year or two. They mainly pointed out the same things we say here, about weight, proper adjustments, quality of build, etc. Overall, not perfect, but a pretty good article. I think that's the one I saw, though IIRC it was about a year old. Is it the one that rated Bianchi the best road bike? A couple of their comments made me wince, like: "Aluminum is stiff but light, steel is more comfortable but heavy." and "Road bikes generally don't have shocks, so the frame is the only thing that absorbs shock." Art Harris |
Consumer Reports bicycle review
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:33:09 +0000, Arthur Harris wrote:
"Road bikes generally don't have shocks, so the frame is the only thing that absorbs shock." They should have given tires a shot. I like mine real good. :D |
Consumer Reports bicycle review
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Consumer Reports bicycle review
maxo wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:33:09 +0000, Arthur Harris wrote: "Road bikes generally don't have shocks, so the frame is the only thing that absorbs shock." They should have given tires a shot. I like mine real good. Write to 'em. You might attatch an article like this one: http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8e.2.html CR is run by engineer types in pursuit of truth -- unlike the dumbass know-it-alls at bike magazines. Matt O. |
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