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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
"http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=4350&menuItemId=9256 "
I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
On Jul 6, 7:44*pm, SMS wrote:
"http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=435..." I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! looks really nice, but both my specialized frames did not last long before failing- no reason for me to give any more cash to them |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
On 06/07/10 8:11 PM, raamman wrote:
On Jul 6, 7:44 pm, wrote: "http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=435..." I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! looks really nice, but both my specialized frames did not last long before failing- no reason for me to give any more cash to them Were those steel frames? We have three Specialized bicycles in the fleet and none have given us any frame problems. But then none of the bicycles in the fleet have had any frame problems. |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
On Jul 6, 11:49*pm, SMS wrote:
On 06/07/10 8:11 PM, raamman wrote: On Jul 6, 7:44 pm, *wrote: "http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=435..." I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! looks really nice, but both my specialized frames did not last long before failing- no reason for me to give any more cash to them Were those steel frames? We have three Specialized bicycles in the fleet and none have given us any frame problems. But then none of the bicycles in the fleet have had any frame problems. yep. on one the seat tube developed a horizontal split about mid way up after a year, and the 2nd the drive-side drop-out snaped at the stay ( I forget if it was at the seat or chain-stay)- literally when I rolled 10000k on my cateye mity2- I was very light perhaps 150lbs, but a monster on those bikes ( I could feel the tubes springing at times)- ok I am extreme and for the avg person they'd be ok as an entry package- I never fell in love with those frames though, they are utilitarian, and lack that bit of art that can inspire a memorable ride. if you have a fleet, you have a thing for cycling- and you have reason to indulge in a bit of extravangance, a nice italian frame that catches your eye, try it and let yourself fall in love with it- you'll know the difference between an urban commuter and a whole new way of experiencing life. |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
On Jul 6, 6:44*pm, SMS wrote:
"http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=435..." I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! Someone in the design department got really baked and forgot how much better modern alu bikes are compared to those old retro noodles. Doesn't even look capable of taking a 28mm tire. And seeing that it's not going to be raced--that's **** poor design for an entry level road bike that'll be ridden by fat middle aged people. |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
"raamman" wrote in message
... On Jul 6, 11:49 pm, SMS wrote: On 06/07/10 8:11 PM, raamman wrote: On Jul 6, 7:44 pm, wrote: "http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=435..." I wonder what prompted this amazing event?! looks really nice, but both my specialized frames did not last long before failing- no reason for me to give any more cash to them Were those steel frames? We have three Specialized bicycles in the fleet and none have given us any frame problems. But then none of the bicycles in the fleet have had any frame problems. ===== yep. on one the seat tube developed a horizontal split about mid way up after a year, and the 2nd the drive-side drop-out snaped at the stay ( I forget if it was at the seat or chain-stay)- literally when I rolled 10000k on my cateye mity2- I was very light perhaps 150lbs, but a monster on those bikes ( I could feel the tubes springing at times)- ok I am extreme and for the avg person they'd be ok as an entry package- I never fell in love with those frames though, they are utilitarian, and lack that bit of art that can inspire a memorable ride. if you have a fleet, you have a thing for cycling- and you have reason to indulge in a bit of extravangance, a nice italian frame that catches your eye, try it and let yourself fall in love with it- you'll know the difference between an urban commuter and a whole new way of experiencing life. ===== There are two "classic" ways a steel frame will eventually (hopefully after a long life) fail, and you got 'em both! On the seat tube though, sounds like a strange variant. What we'd usually see (back in the day when there were a lot of steel frames running around) was a tear in the seat tube that would start on the non-drive-side, usually not too far below the front derailleur. If yours developed a crack above the front derailleur, that was very unusual. 10,000 miles was way too soon for the drop out/chainstay break. Was this before cassette hubs? Bent & broken axles on non-cassette hubs shortened the life of many a frame. Otherwise, you should see approximately 25-50k miles before a dropout/chainstay break on a well-made frame (and of course it's one of those your-mileage-may-vary things, with some frames lasting multiple times that, and others lasting less). --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
Just for ****s and giggles, Cinelli still has the SuperCorsa on sale:
http://www.cinelli-usa.com/bicycles/supercorsacp I don't think it's inexpensive these days, either. |
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OMG, Specialized making non-compact steel Allez Road Bike
"Kevan Smith" wrote in message
... Just for ****s and giggles, Cinelli still has the SuperCorsa on sale: http://www.cinelli-usa.com/bicycles/supercorsacp I don't think it's inexpensive these days, either. Ohmygosh, that is the *exact* color and chrome scheme of my Cinelli in its original state! Didn't have the ugly new decals though, thank goodness. The other change from then to now is mine had a sensible wheelbase, unlike the newer ones with the rear wheel tucked up under the seat. --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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I absolutely love my Specialized!! I could not recommend a nicer bike to ride. Last week I completed a 160 mile bike ride for charity and the Specialized made a huge difference to the outcome of my ride. It was smooth, comfortable and sturdy whilst road riding. I have honestly never had a problem with it and I ride it a lot!
I suppose it is just how much you take care of it and whether you absolutely rag it or not. |
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