Hello,
Please disregard the submission sent this morning in error. It was intended for a specific member and I dont think it the material would be appreciated by your members.
My sincere apologies,
Michael
From: M Hudson [mailto:mjhudson@sympatico.ca] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 10:27 AM To: 'classicrendezvous@bikelist.org' Subject: A Steel Heart
I have a special place in my heart for steel frames; specifically lightweight racing bikes. The ride qualities of steel are unmatched by any other frame material when riding more than 100km per day. Steel (when done well) has torsion stability that is often lacking in carbon.
When comparing both a carbon (aluminum lugged LOOK 461) and a steel (new Colnago Master X Light- Giuseppe Saronnis 1983 colours) set-up exactly the same. The LOOK is extra comfortable and at 17lbs is ½ pound lighter than the Colnago. The Colnago has one (maybe two) big advantages when sprinting it has very little bb flex, the power is converter to speed and it is noticeable. The same Campy wheel set when installed on the LOOK has brake rub when sprinting; there is no rub on the Colnago.
The steel technology of the new Master X is significantly improved from my 1982 Rossi (a light weight in its day at 21lbs). Both the LOOK and the Colnago ride true at high speed with no wobble at +80km/hr, something many new bikes fail to provide.
Of course the other advantage of steel is the beautiful paint, chrome and lug work on the Colnago. Its a work of art and a great racing bike its 2009 and steel is still fanning the fame of speed.
Michael Hudson
Toronto, Ontario
Canada