Re: Re:[CR]Frame strength ! Some surprises in the tests-Columbus SLX vs Aluminum

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From: <DTSHIFTER@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Re:[CR]Frame strength ! Some surprises in the tests-Columbus SLX vs Aluminum
To: FujiFish1@aol.com, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Cc: rena.cutrufelli@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 19:35:10 EST

In a message dated 11/6/02 5:56:18 PM, FujiFish1@aol.com writes:

<< Roberto is very lithe, and quite a spinner, so perhaps that may account for his success there. >>

Mark,

Vitus 979's never responded well to "mashing" and really required a more "refined" and fluid pedaling technique (souplesse?) than many Americans practice.

I always enjoyed riding mine (very comfortable) but @ 175lbs, I needed "technique refinement" as well!!!

Regards,

Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY