"Death Wobble" descending question

I get front wheel shimmy on my Waterford 1200 58cm and Litespeed
Tuscany 59cm at about 28mph when I coast with no hands on the bars.

Wheel shimmy is due to the frame and rider combination.

Were you using the same set of wheels on both frames?

Not the exact same but similar wheels. 32 hole, 3 cross, 14/15 DT or
WS spokes, Mavic Open Pro rims, Chorus or Record hubs.

Waterford with 1999 Campagnolo Vento wheels does not shimmy in the
28-35mph speed with no hands. Have not tried the Vento wheels on the
Litespeed. Nashbar aluminum frame bicycle does not shimmy with the
aforementioned 32 hole Open Pro wheels in the 28-35mph speed with no
hands.

So I'll restate my comment to "Wheel shimmy is due to the frame and
wheels and rider combination."



Regards, John