RANT NO. 1: Carbon frames / replaceable rear derailleur hangers / aluminium-spoked wheels

Last Updated on November 30, 2011 by stevehoggbikefitting.com

Why many carbon frames are fragile.  Why many modern bikes; particularly carbon framed bikes, descend less securely than bikes of years past.  How to tell if what looks like a crack on your carbon frame really is a crack, rather than a scratch in the paint.

Why replaceable rear derailleur hangers are generally not a great idea on road bikes.

Why aluminium-spoked wheels shouldn’t be ridden in the rain.

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