alia176
SILVER Star
Hiya fellas,
I just test rode this bike: 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple Road Bicycle - 56 cm.
The thing rode great but what do I know, I'm coming from a '90s vintage Canondale thick alum tubing frame with upgraded components. What I didn't like about the test ride is that as I gained speed, the whole bike was oscillating forward/backward. So, I stopped and spun each wheel and both wheels are sort out of balance which made the bike move up and down. The wheels are true but the hops are pronounced. From what I read online, these rims are not that good and most switch them out for better rims. The seller said that he never felt anything.
I was surprised that I felt the bike move fore/aft as I picked up speed. I assume some of y'all have experienced this issue. Do you just put a counterweight around the spokes to counter the hop?
My wheels don't do this so I'm confounded.
I just test rode this bike: 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple Road Bicycle - 56 cm.
The thing rode great but what do I know, I'm coming from a '90s vintage Canondale thick alum tubing frame with upgraded components. What I didn't like about the test ride is that as I gained speed, the whole bike was oscillating forward/backward. So, I stopped and spun each wheel and both wheels are sort out of balance which made the bike move up and down. The wheels are true but the hops are pronounced. From what I read online, these rims are not that good and most switch them out for better rims. The seller said that he never felt anything.
I was surprised that I felt the bike move fore/aft as I picked up speed. I assume some of y'all have experienced this issue. Do you just put a counterweight around the spokes to counter the hop?
My wheels don't do this so I'm confounded.
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