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| 1346.1 | Is it right for you? | NOVA::FISHER | Twice a BMB Finisher | Thu Oct 19 1989 07:50 | 5 |
| It might be a good deal, but this is the month for such good deals.
Is it the right size? How do you know?
ed
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| 1346.2 | Upgrade wheels first... | MOSAIC::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Thu Oct 19 1989 12:29 | 17 |
| > Upgrade my current bike with new Shimano Ultegra gruppo and new
> wheels/tires), will cost about $500. My Windsor weighs 26 lbs.
> a new Miyata 1400 (Shimano Ultegra gruppo, Wolber rims, 22 lbs) for $769.
Don't be seduced by the thought of saving 4 lbs. That will
probably be such a small change you'd hardly notice. It's
a lot cheaper to loose that off your body instead of
your bike...
The important question to ask yourself: Do you want to
replace the frame or are you happy with your existing
frame. If the old frame fits well, I'd go with the
upgrade path... starting with wheels, then derailleurs.
Lighter and narrower wheels will make the bike so nice
to ride you may decide you don't need to upgrade anything
else.
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| 1346.3 | Old Frames in Good Condition are great. | GSFSWS::JSMITH | Support Bike Helmets for Kids | Thu Oct 19 1989 12:53 | 15 |
| I strongly agree with John.
After having discovered an old LeJeune earlier this year
(See Note with Lejeune title for more info) I'm convinced
that frame's that are old in years are still very valuable
if they fit well and serve the purpose you intend to pursue,
i.e., will you use it as a comfortable long distance club
ride bike, time trial machine, city bike, short distance
fast club ride bike (trans:-Quick Steering but Hard Ride)
and on and on.
The moral is "If the frame fits - wear it" Gee doesn't that
sound familiar?
_Jerry
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| 1346.4 | THE TYPE OF RIDING IS KEY HERE | WMOIS::C_GIROUARD | | Fri Oct 20 1989 13:19 | 10 |
| I think Jerry hit the nail right on the head. What is your intent
with the machine. That will have a great deal of bearing on making
the right decision.
I have to, regretfully, disagree with John in that weight is probably
not the only thing you'll be sacrificing if you stay with the older
frame. Again, it is the intent that's important. If you've ever done
weight training, 4 lbs. can be feel like a ton on the last rep. In
a 25 mile TT 4 lbs. will make a great deal of difference at 100%
body output.
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| 1346.5 | 4 lbs is nothing | BANZAI::FISHER | Twice a BMB Finisher | Fri Oct 20 1989 14:29 | 10 |
| I don't believe the weight of the bike makes any difference in a time
trial unless it's a hill climb. You only accelerate it once. and
hopefully that's early in the race. The wheels will make a lot
of difference and the weight of the bike can make a difference
if you have to sprint out of lots of corners, but I don't think the
classic "25 Mi TT" is that place where it matters.
argumentatively,
ed
(we get that way after 4 days of rain)
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| 1346.6 | Hmmmmmmmm..... | WMOIS::C_GIROUARD | | Fri Oct 20 1989 15:11 | 4 |
| RE; .5 Someone help me... It might be in my mind, but I went
I went from last year's Fuji to this year's C-DALE 3.0, with
some really good components, it was unbelievable!!!!! And I'm
convinced weight played a great role :-).
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| 1346.7 | Sure feels light to me...or less filing? | GSFSWS::JSMITH | Support Bike Helmets for Kids | Fri Oct 20 1989 15:23 | 10 |
| RE: 6,
I know the feeling your refering to Chip. I get it when
I switch from Cro-Mo to my C-Dale all the time but it's not
just weight, it's frame stiffness and the mental attitude
(confidence ?) that comes with it when climbing hills or putting
the pedal to the metal. Becacuse the obvious factor is light
weight we assume that aluminum makes it fast becuse it's light.
I could afford to loose a few pounds either way :-)
_Jerry
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| 1346.8 | I could stand to lose a few myself and it ain't even winter yet. | NOVA::FISHER | Twice a BMB Finisher | Fri Oct 20 1989 16:04 | 3 |
| Yeah, _Jerry, your frame is a little heavy. :-)
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