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I’m with Mark D (and Snobby) 110% on this. The general public follows the advertisement and the domain’s perceived elite’s advice. The industry worships the place where the two converge most profitably - and here, it’s the laterally stiff vertically compliant aerodynamic crabon fribe biek with internal hydro routing and proprietary parts.
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Didn’t read and don’t care about the article but if you want peak Bikesnobnyc you should search for his review of the Look 566. This was one of the most brilliant takedowns of road bike marketing I’ve ever read. After that, I’m certain no other bike brand offered him demos to review. Great read!
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In other words, since metal frames work best for you and your circumstances, you think everyone else would also be better served by metal frames. Sorry, but it doesn't work that way.
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I have 4 carbon bikes and one titanium bike. The titanium is my favorite. Gives me the ride feedback I love. I've always had a titanium bike or two in the stable. I tend to hang on to them for about 10 years.
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Just want to add...
The idea that the collective 'you' doesn't race bikes is wrong. On my Sunday group rides, we race to complete the route in the fastest time possible (while being safe and not dropping anyone). There are several other local rides that do the same, although some are a little more flexible on the safety and drop policies. Many people don't race professionally, but still do unofficial local races at least once a week. Many people race themselves. A lot of people don't 'race' but want to keep up with the Super Fast Group, and a faster bike helps them do that. The linked article is myopic. The author paints cycling culture as he wants to see it for purposes of writing his article. |
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EDIT: Actually, I’d go further. I’d say that steel bikes’ versatility would enable greater ridership. That in turn gets more people on bikes out actually biking. Which in turn makes drivers and infrastructure more aware of and safer for all cyclists. Including the carbon freds. Last edited by Pastashop; 02-04-2024 at 11:45 AM. |
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Not anymore @ 66. But in my late 30s to mid 40s most of the folks I rode with could have done well racing, some went that way.
Stiffness and light weight were certainly helpful for the guys always at the front. Which I was one for a decade minimum. Did that make any positive aspect for me @ 66? My ego and vanity say yes. But admittedly some of the most fun was the Tues SS rocket ride night on old steel frames. 25 mile jamb fests. Never paid attention how mush slower we were on Tues. I can say my flat 28 mile FTP loop I am no slower on my 1985 SLX Nago than EP Nago. But my slow threashold VS early 40s, never mind. For how I ride anymore the article holds true. But I am not selling off my EP anytime soon.. Quote:
But what the article didn't say: If you want something and can afford it, you deserve to treat yourself to it.
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Bucket list ride: carbon tandem bike ride up Mt. Evans with tomato coupe.
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