|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#31
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 02:40:19 GMT, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
BTW, I'm recommending this to all my friends: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...073#long_descr Retrogrouches, thrill to the quill stem, non-brifter shifting, and classic weight (listed 29 pounds). That said, I think this bike has real potential: 29 pounds is about 6 pounds heavier than a guideline Sora-equipped bike, but a fair bit of that is in the components. "a 21-speed drive train by the technicians at Shimano" -- 3x7 doesn't say much, but I wonder if it's not a Tourney bike (despite the Road character). If I look very carefully, I think I can see grip-shift shifters (and actually reading the copy, which is much easier, I see them even saying Revo Twist Shifters, which are Tourney-group shifters intended for flat bars, here mounted on the little flat bit just beside the stem). So. It's an MTB build with a road frame geometry, drop bars, drop brake levers, and caliper brakes -- this is what makes it so cheap. It probably is indexed, at least rear. What I'd want to know most is whether the hub is freewheel or freehub. It's nutted, but that doesn't mean everything. .... Given that Tourney only has freewheels (6&7) in it, it's a fair bet it's a freewheel. The components are actually not bad for the price, amazingly enough. That sort of price I'd have guessed to be the domain of 6 speed freewheels and random-manufacturer components rather than a semi-coherent drivetrain (even if it is an MTB drivetrain). Jasper |
Ads |
#32
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:39:31 GMT, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
Actually, twist-grip road shifters were made by SRAM very early on. In 1989, with no competition from STI or Ergo quite yet, they were quite popular. The road versions are gone, but there are a few cultists who wish they weren't. They'll probably be quite pleased to see these ones. These are as far as I can see not road twist-grip shifters. They're just cleverly mounted. Frankly, I'd just as soon have tourney top mount shifters (http://harriscyclery.net/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1024) but it seems those are discontinued, at least they don't show up on shimano.com, and they don't 'starting at $6.95' anymore either. The completely non-indexed, non-display type could be just the thing for those people who like downtube shifters except they're too far away. Jasper |
#34
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:20:25 -0600, wrote:
Or rather, was: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ... 4#long_descr The tapered-end gaspipe of the classic Fury Roadmaster is 43 mm wide on the downtube and 38 mm thick on the top tube. Each untapered leg of the fork is a robust 32 mm wide, the same as the main frame tubes on my 1998 chrome-moly Schwinn LeTour touring bike. There is a slight weight and aerodynamic penalty, but as Butch Cassidy remarked, that's a small price to pay for beauty. How is the current Mt Fury different, besides $4? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A133073%3A5304 Jasper |
#35
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:56:55 GMT, Jasper Janssen
wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:20:25 -0600, wrote: Or rather, was: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ... 4#long_descr The tapered-end gaspipe of the classic Fury Roadmaster is 43 mm wide on the downtube and 38 mm thick on the top tube. Each untapered leg of the fork is a robust 32 mm wide, the same as the main frame tubes on my 1998 chrome-moly Schwinn LeTour touring bike. There is a slight weight and aerodynamic penalty, but as Butch Cassidy remarked, that's a small price to pay for beauty. How is the current Mt Fury different, besides $4? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A133073%3A5304 Jasper Dear Jasper, Your link is to the same bike. My link was just to when the Fury Roadmaster was temporarily out of stock, having been gobbled up by a clientele maddened by the temporary $4 price reduction and desperate to replace steeds ruined during a recent three-week televised ride in France. Note that the proud Roadmaster line also includes this handsome quadricycle: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...510#long_descr "Made with all-steel hardware, sturdy 8" rubber tires, rounded edges for safety and a no-pinch handle design . . ." Carl Fogel |
#36
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
cannondual hired luigi?
|
#37
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:46:43 GMT, Jasper Janssen wrote:
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 02:40:19 GMT, Ryan Cousineau wrote: BTW, I'm recommending this to all my friends: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...073#long_descr Retrogrouches, thrill to the quill stem, non-brifter shifting, and classic weight (listed 29 pounds). That said, I think this bike has real potential: 29 pounds is about 6 pounds heavier than a guideline Sora-equipped bike, but a fair bit of that is in the components. "a 21-speed drive train by the technicians at Shimano" -- 3x7 doesn't say much, but I wonder if it's not a Tourney bike (despite the Road character). If I look very carefully, I think I can see grip-shift shifters (and actually reading the copy, which is much easier, I see them even saying Revo Twist Shifters, which are Tourney-group shifters intended for flat bars, here mounted on the little flat bit just beside the stem). So. It's an MTB build with a road frame geometry, drop bars, drop brake levers, and caliper brakes -- this is what makes it so cheap. It probably is indexed, at least rear. What I'd want to know most is whether the hub is freewheel or freehub. It's nutted, but that doesn't mean everything. ... Given that Tourney only has freewheels (6&7) in it, it's a fair bet it's a freewheel. The components are actually not bad for the price, amazingly enough. That sort of price I'd have guessed to be the domain of 6 speed freewheels and random-manufacturer components rather than a semi-coherent drivetrain (even if it is an MTB drivetrain). Why do I see this bike and think that some sort of race/competition/performance art should be invented to suit its unique qualifications. PsychloCross? Sorta like CX but on a course that has no regard for the survival of the bikes or dignity of the riders? Points for style, distance and size of impact crater? Prize for most paint removed in a single lap? Penalty for not leaving parts behind? Can we get a series going? Find sponsors? Why am I typing like this? Ron |
#38
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:49:05 GMT, RonSonic
wrote: Why do I see this bike and think that some sort of race/competition/performance art should be invented to suit its unique qualifications. PsychloCross? Sorta like CX but on a course that has no regard for the survival of the bikes or dignity of the riders? Points for style, distance and size of impact crater? Prize for most paint removed in a single lap? Penalty for not leaving parts behind? Demolition Derby on Roadmaster Fury bikes! Jasper |
#39
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:29:34 -0600, wrote:
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:56:55 GMT, Jasper Janssen wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:20:25 -0600, wrote: Or rather, was: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ... 4#long_descr How is the current Mt Fury different, besides $4? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A133073%3A5304 Your link is to the same bike. My link was just to when the Fury Roadmaster was temporarily out of stock, having been gobbled up by a clientele maddened by the temporary $4 price reduction and desperate to replace steeds ruined during a recent three-week televised ride in France. Ah, ok. I was confused by your 'was'. Note that the proud Roadmaster line also includes this handsome quadricycle: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...510#long_descr "Made with all-steel hardware, sturdy 8" rubber tires, rounded edges for safety and a no-pinch handle design . . ." Nice. Now hook it up to the Fury as a trailer! Jasper |
#40
|
|||
|
|||
Why are Cannondale welds so smooth?
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:53:32 GMT, Jasper Janssen wrote:
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:49:05 GMT, RonSonic wrote: Why do I see this bike and think that some sort of race/competition/performance art should be invented to suit its unique qualifications. PsychloCross? Sorta like CX but on a course that has no regard for the survival of the bikes or dignity of the riders? Points for style, distance and size of impact crater? Prize for most paint removed in a single lap? Penalty for not leaving parts behind? Demolition Derby on Roadmaster Fury bikes! With some downhill mixed in. Gotta have some drops, too. Ron |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Cannondale Company, Info ??? | Thomas Wentworth | General | 4 | October 6th 05 11:28 PM |
Screw Cannondale!!! | Dave Mennenoh | Mountain Biking | 18 | August 19th 05 08:52 PM |
Rec.Bicycles Frequently Asked Questions Posting Part 1/5 | Mike Iglesias | General | 4 | October 29th 04 07:11 AM |
Trek 2300 or Cannondale R1000 or other? | Roger W | General | 22 | March 26th 04 12:44 AM |
Cannondale road warrior 500 | comcast news | Off Road | 3 | October 19th 03 07:35 PM |