On Sep 26, 1:07 pm, Leslie <leslie.bri...@gmail.com> wrote: >True, you might give up longevity/durability for weight reduction; but if > the frame and fork are steel, then the 'core' of the bike would survive, and > only whatever bits there are that break would need to be replaced. It's > less expensive to replace a cracked handlebar than it is to replace the > frame; and, although it would take you out of that particular race, you can > be ready to go shortly later w/ a bar swap. Or, if a wheel died, swap > wheels and carry on.
but if we keep it in context (i.e., ProTour bikes), the frame is just another component. There are spare bikes ready to go - just like spare wheels (which can cost as much as some frames) and spare everything else - for the ProTour riders. Building up a heaver, yet more durable frame, just doesn't make sense at that level. For amateur racers, however, I agree with you - eating the cost of a damaged frame would be hard to stomach for most folks who don't get paid to race, and having a solid frame. Although, the frequency that amateurs "upgrade" to new race bikes is kind of shocking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
