A
Alfred Ryder
Guest
My old steel frame was getting floppy with age so I bought a
fat-tube aluminum frame. But aluminum gives such a harsh
ride that I bought a carbon fiber frame. Carbon gives a much
better ride than aluminum. And I am having trouble finding
20mm tires that have a deep enough tread to give me
reasonable traction. I did find wheels with 16 spokes that
enable me to go much faster. I worried about so few spokes
until I learned that my rims are heavily anodized. I also
removed the front brake, which is too dangerous to use. The
other problem I have is finding a helmet that has enough big
vents. And no-way would I ride without a helmet because the
roads are really dangerous and the helmet will save my life.
I stay on sidewalks and paths, though, so I should be OK. I
maintain the bike well, taking the chain off after every
ride and soaking it in bucket of gasoline in the basement. I
also take the crank set lever arms off after every ride,
make sure there is no grease on the tapers, and then tighten
the bolts as hard as I can. My saddle really hurts me so I
keep lowering it. It is the softest one I could find, but it
still hurts.
fat-tube aluminum frame. But aluminum gives such a harsh
ride that I bought a carbon fiber frame. Carbon gives a much
better ride than aluminum. And I am having trouble finding
20mm tires that have a deep enough tread to give me
reasonable traction. I did find wheels with 16 spokes that
enable me to go much faster. I worried about so few spokes
until I learned that my rims are heavily anodized. I also
removed the front brake, which is too dangerous to use. The
other problem I have is finding a helmet that has enough big
vents. And no-way would I ride without a helmet because the
roads are really dangerous and the helmet will save my life.
I stay on sidewalks and paths, though, so I should be OK. I
maintain the bike well, taking the chain off after every
ride and soaking it in bucket of gasoline in the basement. I
also take the crank set lever arms off after every ride,
make sure there is no grease on the tapers, and then tighten
the bolts as hard as I can. My saddle really hurts me so I
keep lowering it. It is the softest one I could find, but it
still hurts.