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I'm just watching the highlights of today's stage, and there was a comment about Chris Boardman saying that so many riders are falling on corners due to everyone riding on carbon rims.

What's that about, can someone enlighten me please?


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 7:30 pm
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Brakes grip funny in the wet - a bit like braking on ceramic rims on a CX bike - as the rim dries when the brake blocks grip, the braking force goes from nothing for ages to full on skid in a very short space of time - not much modulation (well none!)


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 7:54 pm
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Never mind that, what about the poor, damaged road?

Jens hit it twice! We need to start a campaign to raise funds to help the injured tarmac!


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 7:57 pm