Roy Davis Posted August 6, 2020 Share I am now 78 but still riding. Cycling is the fastest growing sport in the World. If only more people realized what a wonderful sport it is for good health. You don't have to win races to benefit. Just a gentle ride in the country brings great health benefits.I am an audio person although my ears are not what they used to be. I often recognize old acquaintances by their voices not looks. Has any else noticed how the different bikes of different frame materials sound so different when riding?Just for interest, in my opinion, the old steel frame bikes were the most comfortable. I fell on hard times a few years ago. Had to sell my beloved Cervelo SLC SL. To keep riding I bought an ancient steel frame bike branded 'le tortoise'. Probably made by Giant. Has anyone else had one of these? It worked fine.Fortunately I have worked my way back up to a TCR Advanced composite 11-speed. Just recoveringfrom surgery and then I will be back on my bike. RocknRolla, Hairy, gummibear and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMonkey Posted August 6, 2020 Share Hi Roy,glad to hear you’re recovering....enjoy the new bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted August 6, 2020 Share snip I am an audio person although my ears are not what they used to be. I often recognize old acquaintances by their voices not looks. Has any else noticed how the different bikes of different frame materials sound so different when riding? snip I can almost always hear when roadies on carbon bikes approach me from the rear. That distinctive hollow, plastic sound PS: steel for life Edited August 6, 2020 by morneS555 gummibear, RocknRolla, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted August 6, 2020 Share Good luck with the recovery. I love the sound of a carbon time trial bike flying along with a disc at the rear MORNE and Riaan H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted August 6, 2020 Share I can almost always hear when roadies on carbon bikes approach me from the rear. That distinctive hollow, plastic sound PS: steel for lifeI love that sound of deep carbon wheels as you hammering it in a group MORNE , Riaan H, Bateleur1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted August 6, 2020 Share Steel is real!! Mine has a distinctive ping on the seatpost that almost sounds like a cowbell.. If all goes well, and I am still alive, I would absolutely love it to still be riding at 78. And posting on the bikehub. You sir, have my respect! Hairy and gummibear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 6, 2020 Share you will love the sound of a steel fixie .... silent... Different tyre treads also give if their own identity RE sound, rather enjoy this. .... oh, my stupid Shimano rear der also gives off a slight squeak after a wash if I have not lubed up the pivots on her ... mind you, a good couple of bikes back (Been on SRAM for some time now) I had the same issue with a Shimano der too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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