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On 12/14/2015 2:42 PM, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. On one tour, we stayed with a Warm Showers host that had done a multi-thousand mile tour out west involving a lot of gravel and dirt roads. He showed me his frame. The dirt and gravel had abraded holes in the chainstays, next to the tire. He had those holes for half the tour. Certainly not ideal, but it caused him no problems riding. -- - Frank Krygowski |
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On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 10:47:01 PM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 12/14/2015 2:42 PM, Sir Ridesalot wrote: Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays.. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. On one tour, we stayed with a Warm Showers host that had done a multi-thousand mile tour out west involving a lot of gravel and dirt roads. He showed me his frame. The dirt and gravel had abraded holes in the chainstays, next to the tire. He had those holes for half the tour. Certainly not ideal, but it caused him no problems riding. -- - Frank Krygowski Aluminium, carbon fiber or steel? Note that the bicycle I saw was a carbon fiber road racing bicycle. Cheers |
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On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:29:40 PM UTC-8, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 12/14/2015 1:24 PM, AMuzi wrote: On 12/14/2015 10:19 AM, David Scheidt wrote: AMuzi wrote: : Epiphany Roman Catholic Church :Sorry I don't I'm not a beer drinker. :But I can tell you that any mention of a particular beer :will engage a very long and sometimes passionate discussion n the merits/deficiencies of another dozen products. So nothing at all like bikes? Good point. Plenty of kibitzers are happy to explain that you are doing all wrong. There are two kinds of people in this world: The people who get everything done, and the people who tell them they're doing it wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world: people who say there are two kinds of people in the world and everyone else. -- Jay Beattie. |
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On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 3:04:57 PM UTC-8, sms wrote:
On 12/14/2015 2:08 PM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-8, Sir Ridesalot wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 1:21:05 PM UTC-5, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9:04:46 AM UTC-8, sms wrote: On 12/14/2015 7:36 AM, jbeattie wrote: snip I was at a last-night-of-Hanukkah party last night (I'm Episcopalian, one of the lost tribes) and met this guy: http://www.cascadebrewing.com/ Interesting character who brought some of his "sour beer." As it turns out, if you age beer, it gets sour due to lactobacillis (same thing that sours milk) -- and that most beers of yore were somewhat sour. It's not really to my liking and happy I don't live in days of yore. Interestingly, he wanted to talk about bikes -- and how our microbreweries were getting swallowed up by large corporations. Ten Barrel was the latest to go, and speaking of Ten Barrel, their brewpub is right across the street from the Rogue brewpub on NW 14th. Get your fill of Dead Guy and then stagger across the street for some IPA. I was at a wedding in Baltimore this weekend, also on the last night of Hanukkah and a second or third cousin who I'd never met before wanted to talk about bikes. He was all set to spend about $2500 on a Trek CF, as his first road bike, and he didn't realize some of the issues he'd have to deal with. He was not really interested in adding another $300 or so for a CF compatible car rack. By the end of our conversation he was going to buy either aluminum or titanium. The beer conversation I had was with the bartender manning the beer and wine table, who was Irish. They had no good beers available so I was drinking vodka. And they had latkes for appetizers. Short ceremony, open bar--a good wedding. And excellent food (which is unusual for a Jewish wedding). Carbon compatible car rack? What do you mean? All of my Yakima roof racks work with my CF bikes. Considering that they were designed by my next-door neighbor and good riding buddy, I have it on reliable authority that my fork mounts will not eat my CF fork, assuming I don't do something really stupid when loading the bike. In fact, I've been using fork-mount bike racks on CF forks for 20+ years. I also have a High Roller and a Holdup (hitch rack) that also work with CF and any other stable material capable of ownership without a license from the DOE/AEC. Keep in mind that your cousin's aluminum or titanium frames will have CF forks. If your concern is about fork mounts, then it exists regardless of frame material. It is true that CF can be damaged by impacts, so it is probably not a great material for a first-time buyer who may be ham-handed with tools or have bad balance or some other issue requiring a more robust material. I would not use a CF frame for my commuter because of the abuse it takes in the rack and in general. CF is more tender. That's a fact. -- Jay Beattie. Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. Another dope for the SMS rogues gallery -- on multiple levels. I do hope she doesn't crash. The good news is that her stays can be fixed. http://www.ruckuscomp.com/ Watch the video! http://www.ruckuscomp.com/process Some people should be issued a Flying Pigeon and then allowed to upgrade only after they have shown some competence -- and respect for the machine.. People got away with throwing their bicycles partway into the trunk, and closing the lid on them, for many decades. Now they buy SUVs large enough to carry the bikes inside since even on a proper rack they are more subject to damage than a metal-framed bicycle. Most bicycle shops selling high-end carbon fiber bicycles provide a sheet with use and care instructions, i.e. one local shop has these instructions printed on a single sheet of paper and they make you sigh a copy as part of the sales process. Congratulations on Your Purchase of a New Carbon Fiber Bicycle! Please note, that unlike steel, aluminum, or titanium framed bicycles, carbon fiber frames and components are not as robust and as tolerant to abuse. Therefore, please keep the following in mind to maximize the lifetime of your new bicycle: 1. Repairs to carbon fiber frames should only be performed by certified mechanics. 2. Care for carbon fiber frames and components as you would care for other fragile items. 3. Carbon fiber frames or components that have been damaged in a crash should be replaced. 4. Carbon fiber frames, handlebars, forks, and seat posts should be periodically x-rayed to look for hidden damage and defects. 5. Never use steel or aluminum clamps to mount accessories onto carbon fiber frames, seat posts, or handlebars. 6. Use car carriers that do not touch the frame; look for "wheels-only" type carriers. Do not put a carbon fiber bicycle into the trunk of your vehicle. 7. Do not store your bicycle in a rack where other bicycles could contact the frame, such as the bicycle racks on Caltrain. 8. The lifetime frame warranty on frames is for manufacturer's defects only, it does not cover damage caused by the owner. You clearly should not buy a CF bicycle. Also avoid glasses with plastic lenses, pure wool items and expensive turntable/tonearm combos. -- Jay Beattie. |
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On 15/12/2015 10:35 AM, jbeattie wrote:
On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 3:04:57 PM UTC-8, sms wrote: On 12/14/2015 2:08 PM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-8, Sir Ridesalot wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 1:21:05 PM UTC-5, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9:04:46 AM UTC-8, sms wrote: On 12/14/2015 7:36 AM, jbeattie wrote: snip I was at a last-night-of-Hanukkah party last night (I'm Episcopalian, one of the lost tribes) and met this guy: http://www.cascadebrewing.com/ Interesting character who brought some of his "sour beer." As it turns out, if you age beer, it gets sour due to lactobacillis (same thing that sours milk) -- and that most beers of yore were somewhat sour. It's not really to my liking and happy I don't live in days of yore. Interestingly, he wanted to talk about bikes -- and how our microbreweries were getting swallowed up by large corporations. Ten Barrel was the latest to go, and speaking of Ten Barrel, their brewpub is right across the street from the Rogue brewpub on NW 14th. Get your fill of Dead Guy and then stagger across the street for some IPA. I was at a wedding in Baltimore this weekend, also on the last night of Hanukkah and a second or third cousin who I'd never met before wanted to talk about bikes. He was all set to spend about $2500 on a Trek CF, as his first road bike, and he didn't realize some of the issues he'd have to deal with. He was not really interested in adding another $300 or so for a CF compatible car rack. By the end of our conversation he was going to buy either aluminum or titanium. The beer conversation I had was with the bartender manning the beer and wine table, who was Irish. They had no good beers available so I was drinking vodka. And they had latkes for appetizers. Short ceremony, open bar--a good wedding. And excellent food (which is unusual for a Jewish wedding). Carbon compatible car rack? What do you mean? All of my Yakima roof racks work with my CF bikes. Considering that they were designed by my next-door neighbor and good riding buddy, I have it on reliable authority that my fork mounts will not eat my CF fork, assuming I don't do something really stupid when loading the bike. In fact, I've been using fork-mount bike racks on CF forks for 20+ years. I also have a High Roller and a Holdup (hitch rack) that also work with CF and any other stable material capable of ownership without a license from the DOE/AEC. Keep in mind that your cousin's aluminum or titanium frames will have CF forks. If your concern is about fork mounts, then it exists regardless of frame material. It is true that CF can be damaged by impacts, so it is probably not a great material for a first-time buyer who may be ham-handed with tools or have bad balance or some other issue requiring a more robust material. I would not use a CF frame for my commuter because of the abuse it takes in the rack and in general. CF is more tender. That's a fact. -- Jay Beattie. Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. Another dope for the SMS rogues gallery -- on multiple levels. I do hope she doesn't crash. The good news is that her stays can be fixed. http://www.ruckuscomp.com/ Watch the video! http://www.ruckuscomp.com/process Some people should be issued a Flying Pigeon and then allowed to upgrade only after they have shown some competence -- and respect for the machine. People got away with throwing their bicycles partway into the trunk, and closing the lid on them, for many decades. Now they buy SUVs large enough to carry the bikes inside since even on a proper rack they are more subject to damage than a metal-framed bicycle. Most bicycle shops selling high-end carbon fiber bicycles provide a sheet with use and care instructions, i.e. one local shop has these instructions printed on a single sheet of paper and they make you sigh a copy as part of the sales process. Congratulations on Your Purchase of a New Carbon Fiber Bicycle! Please note, that unlike steel, aluminum, or titanium framed bicycles, carbon fiber frames and components are not as robust and as tolerant to abuse. Therefore, please keep the following in mind to maximize the lifetime of your new bicycle: 1. Repairs to carbon fiber frames should only be performed by certified mechanics. 2. Care for carbon fiber frames and components as you would care for other fragile items. 3. Carbon fiber frames or components that have been damaged in a crash should be replaced. 4. Carbon fiber frames, handlebars, forks, and seat posts should be periodically x-rayed to look for hidden damage and defects. 5. Never use steel or aluminum clamps to mount accessories onto carbon fiber frames, seat posts, or handlebars. 6. Use car carriers that do not touch the frame; look for "wheels-only" type carriers. Do not put a carbon fiber bicycle into the trunk of your vehicle. 7. Do not store your bicycle in a rack where other bicycles could contact the frame, such as the bicycle racks on Caltrain. 8. The lifetime frame warranty on frames is for manufacturer's defects only, it does not cover damage caused by the owner. You clearly should not buy a CF bicycle. Also avoid glasses with plastic lenses, pure wool items and expensive turntable/tonearm combos. Maybe Joerg is right and life is more dangerous out there on the west coast. |
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On 12/15/2015 10:27 AM, jbeattie wrote:
On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:29:40 PM UTC-8, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/14/2015 1:24 PM, AMuzi wrote: On 12/14/2015 10:19 AM, David Scheidt wrote: AMuzi wrote: : Epiphany Roman Catholic Church :Sorry I don't I'm not a beer drinker. :But I can tell you that any mention of a particular beer :will engage a very long and sometimes passionate discussion n the merits/deficiencies of another dozen products. So nothing at all like bikes? Good point. Plenty of kibitzers are happy to explain that you are doing all wrong. There are two kinds of people in this world: The people who get everything done, and the people who tell them they're doing it wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world: people who say there are two kinds of people in the world and everyone else. There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary notation, and those who don't. -- - Frank Krygowski |
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On 12/15/2015 9:06 AM, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 10:47:01 PM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/14/2015 2:42 PM, Sir Ridesalot wrote: Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. On one tour, we stayed with a Warm Showers host that had done a multi-thousand mile tour out west involving a lot of gravel and dirt roads. He showed me his frame. The dirt and gravel had abraded holes in the chainstays, next to the tire. He had those holes for half the tour. Certainly not ideal, but it caused him no problems riding. -- - Frank Krygowski Aluminium, carbon fiber or steel? Note that the bicycle I saw was a carbon fiber road racing bicycle. That was an Aluminum Cannondale. I'm not advocating gouging carbon fiber, nor carrying any fine bike by having it hang out of a partially open car trunk (or boot). But it might be interesting to track down that lady and see if the gouges ever caused a problem. -- - Frank Krygowski |
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Frank Krygowski writes:
On 12/15/2015 10:27 AM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:29:40 PM UTC-8, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/14/2015 1:24 PM, AMuzi wrote: On 12/14/2015 10:19 AM, David Scheidt wrote: AMuzi wrote: : Epiphany Roman Catholic Church :Sorry I don't I'm not a beer drinker. :But I can tell you that any mention of a particular beer :will engage a very long and sometimes passionate discussion n the merits/deficiencies of another dozen products. So nothing at all like bikes? Good point. Plenty of kibitzers are happy to explain that you are doing all wrong. There are two kinds of people in this world: The people who get everything done, and the people who tell them they're doing it wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world: people who say there are two kinds of people in the world and everyone else. There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary notation, and those who don't. There are 1 kind of people in the world, those who use bits efficiently, and those who do not. -- Joe Riel |
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On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11:19:52 AM UTC-8, JoeRiel wrote:
Frank Krygowski writes: On 12/15/2015 10:27 AM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:29:40 PM UTC-8, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/14/2015 1:24 PM, AMuzi wrote: On 12/14/2015 10:19 AM, David Scheidt wrote: AMuzi wrote: : Epiphany Roman Catholic Church :Sorry I don't I'm not a beer drinker. :But I can tell you that any mention of a particular beer :will engage a very long and sometimes passionate discussion n the merits/deficiencies of another dozen products. So nothing at all like bikes? Good point. Plenty of kibitzers are happy to explain that you are doing all wrong. There are two kinds of people in this world: The people who get everything done, and the people who tell them they're doing it wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world: people who say there are two kinds of people in the world and everyone else. There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary notation, and those who don't. There are 1 kind of people in the world, those who use bits efficiently, and those who do not. There are 3 kinds of people in the world: those who can count... those who can't... -- Joe Riel |
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On 12/15/2015 9:42 AM, Duane wrote:
On 15/12/2015 10:35 AM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 3:04:57 PM UTC-8, sms wrote: On 12/14/2015 2:08 PM, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-8, Sir Ridesalot wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 1:21:05 PM UTC-5, jbeattie wrote: On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9:04:46 AM UTC-8, sms wrote: On 12/14/2015 7:36 AM, jbeattie wrote: snip I was at a last-night-of-Hanukkah party last night (I'm Episcopalian, one of the lost tribes) and met this guy: http://www.cascadebrewing.com/ Interesting character who brought some of his "sour beer." As it turns out, if you age beer, it gets sour due to lactobacillis (same thing that sours milk) -- and that most beers of yore were somewhat sour. It's not really to my liking and happy I don't live in days of yore. Interestingly, he wanted to talk about bikes -- and how our microbreweries were getting swallowed up by large corporations. Ten Barrel was the latest to go, and speaking of Ten Barrel, their brewpub is right across the street from the Rogue brewpub on NW 14th. Get your fill of Dead Guy and then stagger across the street for some IPA. I was at a wedding in Baltimore this weekend, also on the last night of Hanukkah and a second or third cousin who I'd never met before wanted to talk about bikes. He was all set to spend about $2500 on a Trek CF, as his first road bike, and he didn't realize some of the issues he'd have to deal with. He was not really interested in adding another $300 or so for a CF compatible car rack. By the end of our conversation he was going to buy either aluminum or titanium. The beer conversation I had was with the bartender manning the beer and wine table, who was Irish. They had no good beers available so I was drinking vodka. And they had latkes for appetizers. Short ceremony, open bar--a good wedding. And excellent food (which is unusual for a Jewish wedding). Carbon compatible car rack? What do you mean? All of my Yakima roof racks work with my CF bikes. Considering that they were designed by my next-door neighbor and good riding buddy, I have it on reliable authority that my fork mounts will not eat my CF fork, assuming I don't do something really stupid when loading the bike. In fact, I've been using fork-mount bike racks on CF forks for 20+ years. I also have a High Roller and a Holdup (hitch rack) that also work with CF and any other stable material capable of ownership without a license from the DOE/AEC. Keep in mind that your cousin's aluminum or titanium frames will have CF forks. If your concern is about fork mounts, then it exists regardless of frame material. It is true that CF can be damaged by impacts, so it is probably not a great material for a first-time buyer who may be ham-handed with tools or have bad balance or some other issue requiring a more robust material. I would not use a CF frame for my commuter because of the abuse it takes in the rack and in general. CF is more tender. That's a fact. -- Jay Beattie. Saw a young lsdy n s rail-trail (crushed limestone surface)riding a really nice carbon fiber road bike that had very deep gouges in the chainstays. She said they were caused by the trunk lid hitting the frame when she was driving the car with the bike partway out of the trunk. I wondered how long she'd have the bike before those chainstays broke. Another dope for the SMS rogues gallery -- on multiple levels. I do hope she doesn't crash. The good news is that her stays can be fixed. http://www.ruckuscomp.com/ Watch the video! http://www.ruckuscomp.com/process Some people should be issued a Flying Pigeon and then allowed to upgrade only after they have shown some competence -- and respect for the machine. People got away with throwing their bicycles partway into the trunk, and closing the lid on them, for many decades. Now they buy SUVs large enough to carry the bikes inside since even on a proper rack they are more subject to damage than a metal-framed bicycle. Most bicycle shops selling high-end carbon fiber bicycles provide a sheet with use and care instructions, i.e. one local shop has these instructions printed on a single sheet of paper and they make you sigh a copy as part of the sales process. Congratulations on Your Purchase of a New Carbon Fiber Bicycle! Please note, that unlike steel, aluminum, or titanium framed bicycles, carbon fiber frames and components are not as robust and as tolerant to abuse. Therefore, please keep the following in mind to maximize the lifetime of your new bicycle: 1. Repairs to carbon fiber frames should only be performed by certified mechanics. 2. Care for carbon fiber frames and components as you would care for other fragile items. 3. Carbon fiber frames or components that have been damaged in a crash should be replaced. 4. Carbon fiber frames, handlebars, forks, and seat posts should be periodically x-rayed to look for hidden damage and defects. 5. Never use steel or aluminum clamps to mount accessories onto carbon fiber frames, seat posts, or handlebars. 6. Use car carriers that do not touch the frame; look for "wheels-only" type carriers. Do not put a carbon fiber bicycle into the trunk of your vehicle. 7. Do not store your bicycle in a rack where other bicycles could contact the frame, such as the bicycle racks on Caltrain. 8. The lifetime frame warranty on frames is for manufacturer's defects only, it does not cover damage caused by the owner. You clearly should not buy a CF bicycle. Also avoid glasses with plastic lenses, pure wool items and expensive turntable/tonearm combos. Maybe Joerg is right and life is more dangerous out there on the west coast. I think that it's good that bicycle shops are smart enough to encourage proper care of CF bicycles. |
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