Winds is tough.
But, there are a large number of variables in that Klein vs Atlantis
comparison. You could start with tire contact patch size, work through
bottom bracket height and chainstay length, on up through stem length and
saddle setback - all of which directly effect stability. When yo
Still figuring out how to work this board, so hope this turns out in
the right spot.
This kid is not an experienced cyclist. The frame is advertised as
touring geometry although I need to ask him which model he bought. I
agree with wider tires. I used 26" 1.5 wide when I crossed the USA
pulling
I don't know what model your friend got, but I see that there is a ti Vaya.
Ti would not be my first choice because I too have a bias toward steel,
and I have never ridden a ti bike. However, the Vaya seems to be a
well-regarded and well-designed frame, and my impression of Salsa is that
they
I rode my Ram across country on a very light (credit card) trip and
faced all kinds of winds including the storms prior to afternoon
tornadoes in Kansas. Loaded or unloaded stability comes from the
design and intended use of a bike. If one is intended for touring it
will be fine unless foolishly lo
I don't disagree with the observation that frame geometry is the most
important variable for a touring bike, but the frame weight choice isn't as
clear cut as some suggest. Touring frames necessarily need to be stiffer
than a racing or rondeneuring frame, and that added stiffness always adds
w
drnat:
Glad you were not injured in the "blow over". "Helmet bumping
concrete" is a graphic description. I've fought bikes in cross-winds
& it's not fun. At least my Atlantis allows me to wrestle it down the
road in those conditions. Better get yours back on the road!
The frame material and t
The weight of the frame of the bicycle has almost nothing to do with
whether or not a rider is going to get blown into a ditch by wind. If
somebody copied the identical geometry and clearances of your Atlantis in
Titanium, and you then built it up with the same components and weighed it
down w
