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im not trying to start an argument, but what is the definition of a troll? someone who doesnt contribute to the forum in a constructive way, just like that fella who started off by giving me shit, i came back, posted loads of bikes..end of, you dont like me then it doesnt take a genius to work out what to do..block me

You'd start in argument in a room by yourself by the looks of things. Bye-bye.

Bianchi C4 Pista!

more here:http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/Hermind/?albumview=slideshow

no way he needs all the ghibli's and scirocco ... dibs!

Was this the LT Trailstar and how much fork? Only asking as I ride one and have been considering 130mm fork

Older normal trailstar model, the one without the gussets (or was it just sidekick that got gussets?), running a 130mm Z1 of the era (2002/3?). Both replaced under warranty by DMR (after much phone bashing,screaming and hair pulling) then sold the 2nd replacement and bought an aluminium 24/7 for less monies and was happy. Then I got older and NEEDED full sus, you know, for the bad back ;)

Older normal trailstar model, the one without the gussets (or was it just sidekick that got gussets?), running a 130mm Z1 of the era (2002/3?). Both replaced under warranty by DMR (after much phone bashing,screaming and hair pulling) then sold the 2nd replacement and bought an aluminium 24/7 for less monies and was happy. Then I got older and NEEDED full sus, you know, for the bad back ;)

cheers, just got back on my trailstar LT (gussetted) after FS, it's like it's alive with a 100mm fork. I'll probably stick with it. woohoo!

http://velospace.org/files/ColnagoBenzo3.jpg

On the whole carbon debate, I am now a PhD student in engineering materials so know a bit about composites. I'd say the jury is still out somewhat on carbon. Aircraft manufacturers, traditionally one of the most ultra-conservative industries with regards to new materials and processes, have started getting confident in use of carbon for airframes on a radical scale (wings and fuselages as opposed to just spars and exterior panels). It could be argued 'if it's good enough for them...' and that would be a fair point, though having said that this is very, very high grade stuff. Carbon is sensitive to manufacturing defects, and also to accident damage. This damage is often invisible as carbon tends to fail more catastrophically in layers under the surface at an impact point, meaning only a scan will reveal the full extent of damage that may look minor or even invisible to the eye/touch. Damage will allow a route for water ingress and subsequent delamination. With good coatings, there is no reason why water ingress should be a particular problem, but the generally rapid failure of carbon as opposed to steel would worry me. You might have some delamination and cracking at the crown of your forks, and not see it, then a pothole could just cause them to crack off. Personally since I don't race, I'd prefer a material which fails in a more predictable and slow way, and which often bends under impact rather than simply snaps. The point made previously about having to check any frame regularly is completely sound. I don't ride aluminium because I've seen plenty of examples of slow fatigue leading to sudden catastrophic failure in many engineering applications involving cyclical loading. I have no reason to believe that with good materials engineering and over-design, this would be likely to happen, but then maybe I'm ultra-conservative when it comes to safety too. People who ride big steel bikes still get hit by buses, so it's all swings and roundabouts I suppose.

This is pretty much the reason they use steel for BMX frames. Its not that aluminium isnt strong enough, or that riders like "flex". Purely for the confidence of predictable durability.

http://velospace.org/files/ColnagoBenzo3.jpg

If anyone hasn't clicked the link here's a smaller version:

Don't like the radial-laced Sheriff star front, and the chain looks short, but it is hott.

http://www.pedalconsumption.com/files/the_black_heaven3.jpg

Possible re-post

^^I was going to embed that

swoons

I'm very envious SF

Decent pictures make all the difference.

Ignore the bottle cage and pic. quality.

why its the best part? it looks terrible, it needs gears

The bottle cage is way down the list of problems. It's a mess.

that's upsetting... i'm taking it home.

for sale atm

that Look makes me sad

SF - bmc looking hotttt

http://velospace.org/files/ColnagoBenzo3.jpg

If anyone hasn't clicked the link here's a smaller version:

Don't like the radial-laced Sheriff star front, and the chain looks short, but it is hott.

^^I was going to embed that

swoons

just noticed that he's the same guy that owns this (my own repost)

http://velospace.org/files/Casati-1.jpg

What a bastard. The Master is my new favourite bike.

http://velospace.org/files/ColnagoBenzo3.jpg

Flash!

Pink & gold and I love it.

*that *chainring on the black and yellow BMC.

is it ovoid ? why ? does that make pushing up 130 km long very steep hills easier ?

i demand to be educated......