jwroubaix said:
I've been cycling for 7 years, nothing crazy just 15-20 miles a ride 2-3 times per week. I just got a new all carbon bike with deep dish aero wheels. Ever since I upgraded bikes i'm much more scared with descents down canyon roads. I don't know if it's the wheels, the bigger frame, or maybe just the lighter bike going faster but i've been really frightened. What can I do to make me feel safer while going downhill?
FWIW. You should probably consider isolating the potential
problem (
if there is one) with the new bike or its components ...
So, presuming you still have your "old" bike, take it on the descent which you now find to be daunting ...
If you have no problems ...
Then put your new wheelset on the old bike ...
Assess.
Then, put your old wheelset on your new bike ...
Assess.
ALSO, compare the geometries and (
as maydog noted) relative riding positions.
BTW. Presuming that your new bike was set up properly (
there are NEVER any guarantees on that!), I'm going to guess that the wheels will make more difference than you might suppose ... with the fancy-schmancy wheelset possibly being laterally more flexible than your older wheelset ...
But, if it's NOT the wheels, then ensure that the steerer/headset isn't loose, brake pads aren't inadvertantly rubbing on the rims, the frame is actually symmetrical,
etc.