tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post2370779542434602707..comments2024-03-28T11:56:48.304-04:00Comments on The Retrogrouch: Bucking the TrendBrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-20451090785529275122020-04-22T12:31:30.457-04:002020-04-22T12:31:30.457-04:00I found your blog while re-reading John Forester&#...I found your blog while re-reading John Forester's Effective Cycling. I've thoroughly enjoyed your postings. Especially Bucking the Trend, since I'm in the market. In 2020, are these manufacturers still on your short list of interesting, comfortable, vintage-like road bikes?Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-68402961186109474922015-04-27T14:44:37.944-04:002015-04-27T14:44:37.944-04:00There is a lot of evidence that a forgiving frame ...There is a lot of evidence that a forgiving frame and supple tires will make a bigger difference to ride quality (and I'd argue, speed) than weight. Thanks for the comment!Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-30277174078862577302015-04-27T14:33:26.733-04:002015-04-27T14:33:26.733-04:00I just got a Pacer, and LOVE it. I've been rid...I just got a Pacer, and LOVE it. I've been riding/racing on a Cannondale Caad 9 for the last 4 yrs, and what an improvement the Pacer has been. The Pacer weighs about 5lbs more than the Caad 9. Yet, according to strava, the Pacer is faster on all courses/rides. It's just that the Pacer is able to smooth out the road. It feels as though the smoothness allows me to maintain power on the choppy pavement. The Caad9 seems to throw itself backward anytime an imperfection on the road is encountered. I always had a hard time riding more than 10-12 hrs/wk on the Caad. On the Pacer I can easily bag 15-25 hrs/wk. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649598012199664268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-42656596411067897992013-10-01T11:25:18.067-04:002013-10-01T11:25:18.067-04:00Very well rounded representation here! Well done!...Very well rounded representation here! Well done! Mel HughesHelo Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846195310381126200noreply@blogger.com