Well never try and do your taxes and chat at the same time. Sorry Chuck and the list.
Joe
At 10:20 PM 4/12/01 -0700, Joseph Bender-Zanoni wrote:
>Jerry,
>
>On the Teledyne handling Chuck doesn't know what he's talking about but I
>avoid arguing on the list. On the track you can really tell the difference
>in handling and safety. Also I have raced the stiffest (Cannondale track)
>and the softest (my pre-WW1 machines). The whippy machines are deadly scary
>at a full sprint. They shimmy in the front and you can break loose in the
>rear. Also, once the crash starts to happen, the bike is subject to extreme
>stress. Good riders ride out of many crashes, but only if the machine
>allows. I have ridden up and over other riders and been thrown 15 feet
>sideways by a car impact and ridden away. When you ride 10,000 or more
>miles a year, the reflexes on the bike become extreme, it is more natural
>than walking. A sturdy stiff frame and strong wheels allow a lot better
>handling and a better chance at crash recovery.
>
>Joe