Re:Wooden bikes
by mikestew on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @11:53AM
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In tests, cyclists cannot tell the difference between frame materials when the frame is covered.
Man, I have a hard time believing that. Now, I've not done a blind taste test, but I truly believe I'll tell the difference between a good carbon frame and an aluminum frame of equal quality. All of the frames in my garage have noticeably different characteristics, and it can't all be placebo. But, I'm an ex-racer, blah, blah, so maybe most people can't tell the difference.
new bottom bracket that's claimed to be 30% stiffer.
OTOH, if a Cat 3 thinks he's putting out enough power to torque a modern bottom bracket, yeah, he's deluding himself.
Re:Wooden bikes
by jshevek on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @04:59PM
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I agree with you regarding the specific bikes I've personally experienced. But if I'm doing a blind "riding effort" test and am not allowed to lift the frame by hand, I doubt I could differentiate between all the contributing factors to effort.
Man, I have a hard time believing that. Now, I've not done a blind taste test, but I truly believe I'll tell the difference between a good carbon frame and an aluminum frame of equal quality. All of the frames in my garage have noticeably different characteristics, and it can't all be placebo. But, I'm an ex-racer, blah, blah, so maybe most people can't tell the difference.
new bottom bracket that's claimed to be 30% stiffer.
OTOH, if a Cat 3 thinks he's putting out enough power to torque a modern bottom bracket, yeah, he's deluding himself.