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As we all know an aluminum fram will weigh more that a carbon fram.
Is there any advantage to riding a heavier bike for training and using a lighter bike for actual events?
Anyone every experiment with this?
Art
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Started by ArtV on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bicycling):
I guess you ....
All that happens is that for the same power output, on a heavier bike you go slower (at least up hill.
Maybe a heavier, more durable.
I'm a firm believer in training like you are going to race .
The light bike.
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After asking a bit of a stupid question about wheels only a day or two ago
Need a new set of wheels for commuting. Thinking Aksiums or Racing 7s. Have been researching a bit and have seen a lot of people say that the aksiums can flex a bit. Now I'm not...
Started by wersal gummage on
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I'....
I just built a set of wheels for a heavier gent do i find a wheel builder ?? local bike shop ?? would I get a set of wheels for say 150 ish to the bike) dont get nicked.
Mavic Open Pros are a good choice for anyone.
That ride.
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Ok so I am looking around online to look at weight specs (unfortunately there really isn't a thing I have come across) to see why the hayabusa is so much heavier than say the 1k's. I know the head is bigger but I would find it hard to believe that a slightly...
Started by DragginBusa on
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With the gyroscopic effects id say be bad cause....
Thats probably a 100 lbs there.
Frame is much heavier stronger and longer, bigger heavier engine, heavier wheels, heavier exhaust, heavier tank, heavier bodywork.
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I have been reading and myself had seen what not enough voltage the stators and rectifiers on my 1200.But has anyone ever tried comming out with a heavier made stator that produces more amps to run more lights and such and a cooler running rectifier?Alot...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at goldwingdocs):
Es&vxp=mtr A lot of the problem is simply physics: To make a heavier stator, you minutes , my 1100 and 1200 completely max out the charging system(10.7 amp for the bike and 15.2 to the battery).As the battery returns....
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Hi everyone,
This should be the last question related to my new bike purchase.
Update: I'm going for the Trek Madone 5.2, that comes with Bontrager Race wheels. I don't have the highest level of confidence in Bontrager wheels from past experiences.
My...
Started by Tailwinds6 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bicycling):
I also had spokes pop with Shimano 2009 rs80's on my new bike and shimano replaced they are heavy, I didn't notice it, maybe because....
I had spokes pop with kyseriums.
I had Bontrager race lites on my old bike for 3 years and never had an issue.
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I am currently towing with a 2011 dodge 1500, I also use it for work with about 600-800lbs in the back at all times. The back end is sagging and want to beef it up. When I'm towing the boat (08 x2 tandom axle) I take the tools, material, etc. out of the...
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I keep a small bike pump in my under-seat toolbox so I can easily.
I keep a small bike pump in my under-seat pump 'em up to match your load.
Just pump 'em up to match your load.
Springs and overloads.
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Is a comfort bike a hybrid bike or are they two completely different bikes??? PLZ HELP ME whoever knows this!?
Started by Mckenna on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
A comfort....
Mostly in the tires.
There's a slight difference between a comfort bike & a hybrid.
Back again I see.
A comfort bike is actually not intended for long distance and will be more uncomfortableGood morning Mckenna.
Be heavier.
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Is an electic bike too heavy to ride in "bike" mode? So, as stated in my previous post I am looking for a bike to go out with my little one in a trailer behind me, and I figured an ebike is like two bikes in one. However, I've been told that an ebike ...
Started by PlusVeggie27 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bikeforums):
Depends....
On my bike it very cumbersome.
Www.ampedbikes.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/DarthSensate Depends on the ebike, some are heavier than expensive ready to buy ebikes look like they would be monsters to pedal without power assist.
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Need help on wich bike would be a good beginners bike
Hi I'm new to street bikes and enduro bikes the only bike I ever riden
on was a dirt bike.but now with gas going up and not heaving enough time for
my dirt bike any more i was looking in to getting...
Started by Bikerkid on
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Maybe for an above average size/weight guy?
My first bike was a Honda....
Re: Need help on ich bike would be a good beginners bike
I wouldn't have thought a KLR 650 would be a great beginners bike due to how tall & heavy it is.
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Hi all…….
I have a Marin Point Ryes bike which I ride every day and do about 100 miles per week.
I am doing LEJOG in May this year and have considered getting a Ridgeback Voyager touring bike for this trip.
Question is why is a touring bike called a tourer...
Started by Mike777 on
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Disc brakes do....
There is no reason why an off-road bike would be harder work than a touring bike other than the tyres on the road).
A touring bike should have the following characteristics:
Be stable when fully loaded
Have suitable.
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