nabrxx
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posted November 16, 2007 12:12 PM
Handling in the wind...
Of all the riding conditions Ive faced: rain, heat, cold, even sleet and snow...windy conditions are my least favorite. Today NYC is as windy as it gets....and this bike handles it better than anything Ive ridden...just one more piece of good news.
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donnbauer
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posted November 16, 2007 12:44 PM
Amen Brother, here in the North West we had a couple of good blows and the Connie held her line like nothing else. I am again inspired by how stable and safe this bike is.
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daysoffIride
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posted November 16, 2007 01:43 PM
I have actually been blown off the highway on other bikes.... I became so gun shy of windy conditions, it would affect the enjoyment of my day out.... even in a stiff breeze....
On this bike I have been in some pretty good winds...... not even a passing thought anymore.... It's low profile and weight I think help out a lot.... OK aerodynamics too..... SO much better...... So planted......
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 16, 2007 04:01 PM
I get blown all the time...:d
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nabrxx
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posted November 16, 2007 05:57 PM
Funny....glad this thread was not concerning a rear-end collision....
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 16, 2007 07:35 PM
Even funnier...:P
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greigh03
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posted November 16, 2007 08:11 PM
while it is nice to be able to accelerate into the wind , i still feel blowback from teh weight of some heavy graintrucks , especially when i change my position and tuck in while i am accelerating - it is a well balanced ride , and i always take into consideration when i am crossing bridges what the tops of the trees are doing , or if i can see the water , what the wind is doing down there - but that is all mentally , when i cross the same bridges at nite and can't see either the water or the trees - rock solid on any bike - go figure
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