Re: [CR] Rene Herse Ligtweight Record Bike

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:21:49 +0100
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Rene Herse Ligtweight Record Bike


Jim Merz wrote:
> Ok, but how about the argument?

A nice steel frameset isn't much heavier than a full carbon one, but much more reliable if it gets knocked about. The average customer is probably best served with an aluminium frame, but if you need a funny aeroshape. the lowest possible weight and don't mind spending a few $k if a windgust blows your bike over get a Tupperware bike.

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands