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terry- For comfort, you're better off with a nice steel frame, but only
after several thousand miles when that harsh steel softens up a bit. But be sure to use only aged tires, the factory fresh ones are also harsh. And don't tie and solder your wheels, that makes them super stiff. BRBR Be sure to soak your chamois in brine before riding as well... Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene" |
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DiabloScott wrote:
Mark Hickey wrote: Be sure to soak your chamois in brine before riding as well... My lawyer insists that I state emphatically that I did NOT write the above. Actually, nothing works better on a chamois than Icy Hot. It would certainly be "better" at at least one thing I can think of (two, if you include promoting abstinence). Hey, I just got a great idea for a line of worry-free teen underwear... ;-) Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame |
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Bruce Graham wrote in message . au...
[This followup was posted to rec.bicycles.tech and a copy was sent to the cited author.] In article , says... Y'all ever heard of Specialized? Checked out their sizing lately? Compact frames in 1cm increments! Thats's new most are S,M,L, . I still wouldnt want to get beat up on a harsh aluminum framefor 50+ miles though I have a compact frame tourer which I find very comfortable over long distances. It has normal height head tube (ie a real compact frame) so the seat post is a bit longer which I think softens some of the bumps a bit. The frame is CroMo. Chainstays are longer than a road bike. Angles are not extreme and it is stable at 85 Km/hr with panniers. Nothing fancy or expensive but I'm happy enough. Bruce Graham Who is mfgr of your frame, Bruce? |
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"DiabloScott" wrote in message ... Mark Hickey wrote: Be sure to soak your chamois in brine before riding as well... Actually, nothing works better on a chamois than Icy Hot. It really takes the sting out of narrow HP tires, fat aluminium tubes, and magnesium railed saddles when riding over chip seal roads on a compact frame with not enough spokes and too many gears. I buy it in the big tubs. That stuff might be alright but you'll think twice after it gets onto your soft tissues. -- Robin Hubert |
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