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May 2008
5:52pm, 6 May 2008
33,595 posts
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Hanneke
It will, its made of carbon/composite, it wont rust, it has already lasted 2 years without cleaning much 
Yes, breaks and gears are always checked before each ride
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May 2008
6:05pm, 6 May 2008
5,632 posts
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idio
Must say though it's worth cleaning to check for damage to the frame or forks. Carbon/aluminum don't bend like steel has a tendency to fail catastrophically.
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May 2008
6:11pm, 6 May 2008
33,598 posts
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Hanneke
That is true Idio... but the bike has so far not sustained anything dramatic, like a major pothole or crash... It has been cleaned about once ayear so far, apart from the moving bits, which I keep well maintained and oiled... that reminds me, need to do the drive train and put dry lube on in stead of wet lube... it is lovely weather now and won't want sand and dust sticking to it...
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May 2008
9:24pm, 6 May 2008
561 posts
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Hi folks, just found this thread.
H you should clean the bike and check it over regularly. gear will last longer and also you can find out the condition it's in. saying that mines a bit of a mess, few dead worms etc.
tend it like a delicate flower.
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May 2008
9:26pm, 6 May 2008
33,623 posts
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Hanneke
Yeah, well I keep the moving bits clean and checked up, it is the frame that is muddy...
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May 2008
9:58pm, 6 May 2008
563 posts
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the problem with carbon, is that when it breaks, it fails big time -crack!!!, this maybe around a sratch or scrap, although the carbon weave nowadays is far more superior to the olden days (1980's).
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May 2008
10:09pm, 6 May 2008
2,153 posts
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Rach E
I'm happy with my aluminium bike with carbon forks. I really do need to clean it more though.
I'm currently enjoying getting more miles in on the bike now I've changed jobs, although the cycle from Paddington to Canary Wharf is proving to be a little scary
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May 2008
10:23pm, 6 May 2008
18 posts
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Can i add do a Chesterfield to Staveley comute everyday and that is bloody scary! Chav Dodging!
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May 2008
10:32pm, 6 May 2008
33,628 posts
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Hanneke
I think cyling in London is scary! Point! Done it for 11 years and that was more than enough! You be careful Rach!
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May 2008
10:33pm, 6 May 2008
564 posts
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I'm quite lucky that when I ride to work, can use a riverside path for most of it. Nice views and very relaxing. Doesn't excuse the BMW driver chopping me upon a bend though.
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