I'm a full time mechanic with a business that's 90%
road bikes and can tell you that the WORST materials
for incurable, chronic recurring noises are aluminum
and titanium. Carbon and steel don't have near these
problems.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
> Hi all,
> Is it just me, or are lugged steel bikes quieter
> than the carbon,aluminum,& titanium varieties?
> In an attempt to be more sociable (I usually ride
> solo), I've been riding with a "group" the past few
> months on Saturdays. I'm the only vintage lugged
> steel rider among an assortment of new, mostly
> Treks, Cannondales,& Litespeeds.
> During these otherwise pleasant rides, I've been
> surprised at the amount of
> squeaks,ticks,whirrs,creaks,
> & humming noises coming from the other bikes. My old
> Masi & Paramount are virtually silent in comparison.
> If nothhing else I've added one more reason to
> stick with riding heavy metal.
> Any insights on this phenomena would be
> appreciated.
> Greg Misanthrope Brooks,Ridgetop<TN
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