Re: [CR]Frame Flex Testing

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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:52:27 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Frame Flex Testing
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hersefan@comcast.net wrote:
> The author claims there is no downside to a frame that is too stiff.
> That in my opinion is just plain wrong.

I'd agree. As a fairly light rider (~145# at the moment), I find stiff frames hard to ride, especially on rough pavement.

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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA