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Edward Dolan
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"Johnny ReBike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> On 27-Apr-2005, "NoComRulez" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Now verified by onf of the few owners of both platforms who's a) got
>> hundreds of miles on each and b) is not on someone's payroll.
>>
>> The course: standard bike trail commute, 17.5 miles, slight downhill
>> in, uphill and headwind back.
>>
>> The platforms: Volae team, stock. NoCom with Renn disc and standard
>> spoked front wheel, FSA triple crank up front.
>>
>> The data: Standard heart rate at cruising speed 160-175. At this
>> constant HR, speed on Volae Team on way in, 21-25 mph. Speeds on NoCom
>> 27-32mph.
>>
>> Bottom line: The team now gets used when I need to haul in clothes and
>> groceries, when I want to relax and smell the flowers, or when I expect
>> rain. Fine, fast-ish bike, but not even in the same league as the NoCom
>> when it comes to speed.
>>
>> NoCom is also a better climber, as it is stiffer than any of the
>> single-tube stick bikes out there.
>>
>> My wife (also an owner of one of each) puts it this way, "I don't
>> understand why this is even up for discussion."
>>
>> Let's just say I've never seen her go 34mph on a flat on any
>> highwheeler...
>>
>> In short, don't believe the BS. There's no comparison. Anyone who tells
>> you a highwheeler is even close, speedwise, is flat out lying. Buy a
>> highwheeler because you like the comfort. Or you like the speed
>> compared to the rest of the FOG trash out there. Or you don't want to
>> spend any time building it up a carbon-fiber sled or tweaking it to
>> perfection. But don't buy it if you want the fastest stick around.
>
> Yo Spidermonkey,
>
> Even with your tricks of underinflating the tires and having the brakes
> drag, my ReBike is still SLOWER than your NoCom.
>
> DEAL WITH IT!
Yo Ed Gin!
I wouldn't mind being a bit faster than I already am. I am prepared to deal
with it!
Unfortunately, I have one of the world's highest blood pressures (240/120)
and I also have an extremely high heart rate (120) and so I have to take
many blood pressure medications and a beta blocker which keeps a governor on
my heart rate. I am also getting older and am anticipating falling into the
grave fairly soon. In short, I am a mess. If only I could be like you - full
of vim and vigor! Please God - why is life so unfair!
But I ask you, will a low racer be faster than my Tour Easy? Please get back
to me immediately on this as I may soon be slumbering at the local cemetery
at which point your fastest bike will no longer concern me. The main thing
at this point in my life is that I would like to be faster on my bike like
you - even if it kills me. Hells Bells, life is not worth living if you
can't be fast on your bike!
--
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota
news:[email protected]...
>
> On 27-Apr-2005, "NoComRulez" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Now verified by onf of the few owners of both platforms who's a) got
>> hundreds of miles on each and b) is not on someone's payroll.
>>
>> The course: standard bike trail commute, 17.5 miles, slight downhill
>> in, uphill and headwind back.
>>
>> The platforms: Volae team, stock. NoCom with Renn disc and standard
>> spoked front wheel, FSA triple crank up front.
>>
>> The data: Standard heart rate at cruising speed 160-175. At this
>> constant HR, speed on Volae Team on way in, 21-25 mph. Speeds on NoCom
>> 27-32mph.
>>
>> Bottom line: The team now gets used when I need to haul in clothes and
>> groceries, when I want to relax and smell the flowers, or when I expect
>> rain. Fine, fast-ish bike, but not even in the same league as the NoCom
>> when it comes to speed.
>>
>> NoCom is also a better climber, as it is stiffer than any of the
>> single-tube stick bikes out there.
>>
>> My wife (also an owner of one of each) puts it this way, "I don't
>> understand why this is even up for discussion."
>>
>> Let's just say I've never seen her go 34mph on a flat on any
>> highwheeler...
>>
>> In short, don't believe the BS. There's no comparison. Anyone who tells
>> you a highwheeler is even close, speedwise, is flat out lying. Buy a
>> highwheeler because you like the comfort. Or you like the speed
>> compared to the rest of the FOG trash out there. Or you don't want to
>> spend any time building it up a carbon-fiber sled or tweaking it to
>> perfection. But don't buy it if you want the fastest stick around.
>
> Yo Spidermonkey,
>
> Even with your tricks of underinflating the tires and having the brakes
> drag, my ReBike is still SLOWER than your NoCom.
>
> DEAL WITH IT!
Yo Ed Gin!
I wouldn't mind being a bit faster than I already am. I am prepared to deal
with it!
Unfortunately, I have one of the world's highest blood pressures (240/120)
and I also have an extremely high heart rate (120) and so I have to take
many blood pressure medications and a beta blocker which keeps a governor on
my heart rate. I am also getting older and am anticipating falling into the
grave fairly soon. In short, I am a mess. If only I could be like you - full
of vim and vigor! Please God - why is life so unfair!
But I ask you, will a low racer be faster than my Tour Easy? Please get back
to me immediately on this as I may soon be slumbering at the local cemetery
at which point your fastest bike will no longer concern me. The main thing
at this point in my life is that I would like to be faster on my bike like
you - even if it kills me. Hells Bells, life is not worth living if you
can't be fast on your bike!
--
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota