Thanks, Joe. That bike puts CF in the range of my own particular likes
-- I am assuming that Calfee does not build "stupid light." What is
the weight saving over a decent steel bike of the same design and
built similarly?
On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Joe Bartoe <jbar...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Patrick Moore asked about my Calfee:
>
>> That is very nice; a custom? If it takes 32s it has as much or almost
>> as much clearance as my two custom Rivs.
>>
>> Why did you choose CF for such a bike (fenders, presumable more than
>> minimal loads)? Ie, what advantage does it have?
>
> Calfee has three frame levels (Luna, Tetra, and Dragonfly) and in each one
> you can get standard geometry or full custom. They are now offering the
> Adventure version of each frame. The upgrades are $225 extra, but I find
> that it makes the bike more stable as well as more versatile.
>
> I chose the bike because I am a Calfee dealer and I also use them as my main
> rental bike, and I wanted to have a nice light bike that can handle larger
> tires, not beat me up, yet still be fast enough to do double centuries on. I
> rode one of my rentals for a bit and realized that the carbon was a good
> thing. I felt that it did a good jhob of not beating me up on rides and I
> would feel fresher longer. The Advneture version is even better at this with
> the larger tires and the adjusted geometry. I've never been one to put racks
> on a bike (Calfee can put rack mounts on the bike for you as well, however)
> or hang huge saddlebags on it. I make use of the drop bags and will throw on
> a banana bag if I need some storage space and a place to lash extra clothes
> to.
>
> I chose the SRAM Force drivetrain for its versatility as well. I have an
> Apex rear derailleur and an 11/32 cassette that I can put on the bike and
> have a 34/32 low gear which gets me up most anything. Right now, SRAM is the
> only major component maker whose newest road groups are compatible with the
> mountain groups. If I wanted, I could out and one of the SRAM mountain
> derailleurs and cassettes on the bike and get even lower gearing.
>
> Best,
>
> Joe
>
> Joe Bartoe
> Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc.
> email: j...@synapticcycles.com
> website: www.synapticcycles.com
> Twitter: @synapticcycles
> phone: 949-374-6079
>
>> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:39:33 -0600
>> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New York Times Article ("Sport Grows, and Grows
>> More Perilous")
>> From: bertin...@gmail.com
>> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>>
>> That is very nice; a custom? If it takes 32s it has as much or almost
>> as much clearance as my two custom Rivs.
>>
>> Why did you choose CF for such a bike (fenders, presumable more than
>> minimal loads)? Ie, what advantage does it have?
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Joe Bartoe <jbar...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > Okay, now. The idea that carbon bikes can only take skinny tires and are
>> > uncomfortable and are only for racing is SOOOOOO last year!
>> >
>> > Take a look here at my Calfee Adventure:
>> >
>> >
>> > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Synaptic-Cycles/124901454233407#!/media/set/?set=a.221224974601054.57299.124901454233407&type=1
>> >
>> > The pic shows it fendered up with 28C Conti GP 4 seasons, but 30C tires
>> > will
>> > fit under the fenders. I could probably get a 32c tire in the bike
>> > without
>> > fenders, but have not tried yet.
>> >
>> > This same bike can be made for disc brakes as well, this increasing your
>> > ability to fit larger tires. Calfee has tweaked the geometry and made it
>> > a
>> > bit longer while adjusting frame angles a tad. The end result is a fast,
>> > stable bike that is comfortable and takes full advantage of the carbon
>> > material in minimizing road vibration. I can honestly say that this bike
>> > rides at least as well as my old Riv Road did (gasp!), and in some ways
>> > it
>> > does things better.
>> >
>> > Anyone in the OC is welcome to give my ride a try if your tall enough to
>> > ride the 62cm frame. Just don't blame me if you like it better than your
>> > current steel bike.
>> >
>> > Best,
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> > Joe Bartoe
>> > Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc.
>> > email: j...@synapticcycles.com
>> > website: www.synapticcycles.com
>> > Twitter: @synapticcycles
>> > phone: 949-374-6079
>> >
>> >> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:55:06 -0700
>> >> From: tkslee...@gmail.com
>> >> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>> >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New York Times Article ("Sport Grows, and Grows
>> >> More Perilous")
>> >>
>> >> I've ridden cf for the past 10ish years without any failures. Then
>> >> again I
>> >> went through 4 of them.
>> >> I ride steel for comfort and fun. Much like some like mountain Biking,
>> >> some like road biking, for me the steel frame bigger tires upright
>> >> position
>> >> is just different and fits me, not better.
>> >>
>> >> If I want racing speed it's back to plastic and sore neck (for a bit)
>> >> and
>> >> skinny tires.
>> >>
>> >> Kelly
>> >>
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