Re: [CR]Teledyne questions and appeal

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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:20:32 -0700
To: Jerry & Liz Moos <moos@penn.com>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Joseph Bender-Zanoni" <jfbender@umich.edu>
Subject: Re: [CR]Teledyne questions and appeal
In-Reply-To: <3ACF87A5.8EA4627@penn.com>


Jerry,

On the Teledyne handling Chuck doesn't know what he's talking about but I avoid arguing on the list. On the track you can really tell the difference in handling and safety. Also I have raced the stiffest (Cannondale track) and the softest (my pre-WW1 machines). The whippy machines are deadly scary at a full sprint. They shimmy in the front and you can break loose in the rear. Also, once the crash starts to happen, the bike is subject to extreme stress. Good riders ride out of many crashes, but only if the machine allows. I have ridden up and over other riders and been thrown 15 feet sideways by a car impact and ridden away. When you ride 10,000 or more miles a year, the reflexes on the bike become extreme, it is more natural than walking. A sturdy stiff frame and strong wheels allow a lot better handling and a better chance at crash recovery.

Joe