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is that cola for hipsters?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/72881285@N03/sets/72157629579912047/

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Interesting.

As with those new modified tekro cx downtube shifter things, I always find it hard to believe that some form of simple index based STI didn't come about sooner.

You could argue that it's also hard to believe the concept of a bicycle didn't come a lots earlier.

^and why the hell use a big ass front wheel and really small in the rear on the first bikes?

It's called a 96ers, big front wheels for rolling over obstacle, and the smaller rear for quick acceleration.

thats like coca cola. tasted so often that you forgot how amazing it really is.

i still prefer "them" with pedals

^that's a trend that should return, alleycats on 96ers

You know what I really want to see?

Alleycats on Fatbikes.

let's contact red bull and organise something :o

is that cola for hipsters?

i've had one in vibe bar on bricklane, so i guess yes?

pretty sure this is a repost. Still nice though.

i've had one in vibe bar on bricklane, so i guess yes?

pretty sure this is a repost. Still nice though.

isn't it the one from CP? different tyres and bars innit

Ti track frames. Pointless but I want one.

hmmm

^^^ Even better when it looks your Size Damnnn

mate you know it's got no stickers on it yeah?

Ti track frames. Pointless but I want one.

I heard that before, is it so bad? When the tubes are that oversized, isn't it stiffer (while of course being lighter) than a steel frame from the late 80s / early 90s, and therefore still interesting / valid? I appreciate that carbon or alloy may appear more appropriate by todays standards, but I've seen really good riders who are still on steel bikes in Herne Hill, surely they know what they are doing... Not saying Ti is relevant for olympics or really high level competition, but generally OK?

Genuine question, not trying to start a war...

I think it's because frame materials (like everything in life) is usually a compromise/trade off.

First and formost Ti is expensive. Both in itself and the skills / equipment. Therefore, when you're using it there needs to be a reason.

Next as you pointed out its flexy, so for a track frame you need to have thicker walls as well as OS tubing... which then increases the weight ... which then offsets one of its advantages.

So all in all when you could spend a third to half of the cost of a ti frame for something more suitable it seems a bit pointless opting for ti.

Makes sense, thanks

I think it's because frame materials (like everything in life) is usually a compromise/trade off.

First and formost Ti is expensive. Both in itself and the skills / equipment. Therefore, when you're using it there needs to be a reason.

Next as you pointed out its flexy, so for a track frame you need to have thicker walls as well as OS tubing... which then increases the weight ... which then offsets one of its advantages.

So all in all when you could spend a third to half of the cost of a ti frame for something more suitable it seems a bit pointless opting for ti.

it might be worth noting that this frame is chinese alibaba originating ti, whos superiority is questionable to say the least..

If you make it thick enough to be track-stiff, it doesn't matter that it's not one of the expensive high strength Ti alloys.