April 29, 2009

Velotron + wind = bad

Yep, it's true. When you take a flimsy, 22-year-old steel frame bike out in windy conditions, it is not pretty. It's a constant struggle just to keep pointed in the vague direction of the road. The "off to a better life" TCR was waaaay better in crosswinds, despite its steep geometry. Velotron has very relaxed angles by modern standards, but is still comparatively unstable and twitchy. It's amazing how much better today's frames are compared to the Frames of Yesteryear. Still no Trek. Excuse me while I go weep in the corner.

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