Wow, where to start. Tell the shop not to buy shit bikes. All the good independent shops in my area have either hooked up with giant or specialized etc. Big shame as they push all the stuff I use like velox rim tape, cinelli bar tape, and many other items like that off the shelves for their branded crap. Can’t get the little green patch kits or spare parts for my cinelli floor pump etc.
Part of the issue with the bikes is that they can’t make them fast enough and they are just throwing shit out there most likely. Also the shift in the market to ebikes is sucking resources from traditional metal low priced pedal only bikes. The used market of steel bikes from the many past decades is really strong. Lots and lots of really good steel/chromoly frames were made in the 80s and 90s especially that are bulletproof and can be updated easily. Good riding bikes.
Do you like the Biopace? In the 1990s, they were the rage, some of the ovals were really pronounced, like a squished egg. And then folks moved away from them, now the ovals -- if any -- are barely noticeable.
The oval is moderate, and yes. It seems to minimize stress on a trashed knee. Squats are difficult and the sandpaper tends to limit my cycling. Under moderate conditions, biopace seems to minimize the post exercise joint pain. The off brand steel frame is heavy but comfortable. Like Chris said, those old steel frames make a nice ride decade after decade. Among other duties, it gets staged at the marina when rigging for launch so I can reclaim my tow vehicle after docking. Well worth the $80 I initially paid. The PO must have commuted, based on corrosion.
Fixed :lol:
