Dsan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 No not the people (well maybe actually), but has anyone noticed how bike designs now match how large human beings are in comparison to say the 70's/80's and 90's. Eddy, all slim and sexy looking back then:http://www.biketype.com/pics/5573/full/eddy-merckx_frame_85.jpg Eddy, now feeling rather middle-aged with a SUV in the driveway and a few extra pounds:http://www.dreambike.com/images/merckx/merckx10.jpg Colnago, hello trim, lean fighting machine:http://cbikeusa.com/images/Master-X-Light-PR82.jpg Colnago, hello darling, how many pies did you have last night?http://www.roadcycler.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/colnago-cx-1.jpg Finally, the one that's spent too long living in Philly and enjoying the cheese steak, Mr Felt:http://02d5d89.netsolhost.com/images/BikesSpecial/FeltTK1Frame_09.jpg Maybe it's just me but most modern bikes I see today remind me of Mickey Rourke, all overly inflated and rather plump looking. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder but one wonders how fatter they'll be getting in the next 5 years
Guest Big H Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I hope you are not discriminating against overweight people..... The topic sound like you do
Growler1 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I'm sure it's got do with the strength and weight trade off of carbon fibre.
EigerSA Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) a steel tube has 'x' amount of strength, an aluminium tube of the same size and thickness doesn't, so in order to increase the strength of the alu tube, you have to increase it's size (whilst keeping wall thickness minimal for weight purposes) or else it'll just collapse like beer can, same goes for carbon. you can still buy steel frames to day that look like those of old. you can read up on it here Edited January 22, 2011 by EigerSA
cosborne Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Yup its the use of carbon fibre that makes the bike fatter as it needs numerous layers. Added layers to certain areas of the frame makes it stronger- take the chainstay and BB for example. And vice versa the thinness of some seatstays (Cervelo). Edited January 22, 2011 by cosborne
Lucky Luke. Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Those retro skinny frames are very pretty and good for fixies and commuting, but the 'fatties' as you call them will make them look sluggish in a wind tunnel. lighter too.
Bat-ass Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 i'v thrown my leg over a few fatties..... and a couple of skinnies.... personally i think the fatties are great!!!!
Edition 507 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Also the fatties look a lot more stylishly dressed than in their earlier days.
Dsan Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 oooh that's a tough statement to make there sir!
CAAD4 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 it's a fashion thing. Everyone criticised Cannondale's oversized tubing when it surfaced, now it's very common. Same with the Lefty fork and BB30. Already there is a fringe breakaway back to skinny steel bikes, as there will always be a few hippies that cannot let go.
The Drongo Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I hope you are not discriminating against overweight people..... The topic sound like you do Don't get 'im started please! Otherwise we are going to be in for the whole 'coloured person' with 'big hair' opposed to fatties debate.
Guest Big H Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Don't get 'im started please! Otherwise we are going to be in for the whole 'coloured person' with 'big hair' opposed to fatties debate. He called me "sunshine" ..... how on earth can I discrimnate against his stacked hair and "coffee with milk" complextion .. all I can say his taste in bikes are kuk though..... not a single Raleigh in his line-up Edited January 22, 2011 by Big H
The Drongo Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 He called me "sunshine" ..... how on earth can I discrimnate against his stacked hair and "coffee with milk" complextion .. all I can say his taste in bikes are kuk though..... not a single Raleigh in his line-up
EZRider Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Hard to like the new Raleigh road bikes, they seem intent on killing off the brand in favour of scott.My carbon Raleigh may just be a classic soon...
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