Re: Dragonfly v. Tetra
02/07/04 07:56 AM (67.166.90.110)
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Speedsac,
I have to chime in here. It's cool that you've ridden so many exquisite Calfees. But the difference between the TP and the DF is 0.5 lbs. There is just no way that you can "feel" that kind of difference on the bike. That translates into about 0.25% more rider/bike weight. You're talking maybe a second on a 1,000 ft climb. And let's not forget those DF lugs are not aero so that's gonna slow you down a tad compared to a smooth TP;-)
The bikes have the same geometry so they should descend the same assuming same fork and wheels. BTW, I wonder if the Tetra and DF you tried have exactly the same frame size and stem length and bar height. If not, much of what you said can be accounted for right there.
I don't doubt at all they feel different but I don't quite buy that there is a measurable performance difference...it would be near impossible to prove it anyway. With all due respect as I've never ridden the Fly.
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