Going Long and Hard.

[Steve Vai]

Most of what you feel in a wheel is based on the rim. Spoke type and length, etc have basically no impact on the ride feel. As an example, the 32h 26" wheels on my old Stumpy flex bad enough that I can rub the frame yet the 24h 700c wheel on my track bike feels like having a 2x4 shoved in your ass. Spoke length and type are similar.

But no one cares because 650 is so dumb there's no way anyone would actually ride it.

 

[The Kalmyk]

Most of what you feel in a wheel is based on the rim. Spoke type and length, etc have basically no impact on the ride feel. As an example, the 32h 26" wheels on my old Stumpy flex bad enough that I can rub the frame yet the 24h 700c wheel on my track bike feels like having a 2x4 shoved in your ass. Spoke length and type are similar.

But no one cares because 650 is so dumb there's no way anyone would actually ride it.

First post on page 666 and 650b was mentioned. I set it up and Jim knocks em down. 😉

Nah- really... thanks for responding.

 

[Steve Vai]

First post on page 666 and 650b was mentioned. I set it up and Jim knocks em down. 😉

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Nah- really... thanks for responding.

I'll never pass up an opportunity to make fun of 650 riders.

 

[The Kalmyk]

I'll never pass up an opportunity to make fun of 650 riders.

And thats what keeps us going!! You can understand being counter culture Jim. We see it in you😉

 

[ChrisG]

 

[Patrick]

Are people on the board too young to remember 'the omen' ?

 

[ChrisG]

Though the 12" art has its merits as well.

 

[serviceguy]

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Though the 12" art has its merits as well.

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Ironically, neither show the number itself. I always found that curious.

 

[Steve Vai]

Ironically, neither show the number itself. I always found that curious.

This came out smack in the Tipper Gore Ban Hammer Era so I'm sure it's intentional.

 

[serviceguy]

This came out smack in the Tipper Gore Ban Hammer Era so I'm sure it's intentional.

Meh, being British...I don't know. I thought I was the only one remembering the Tipper Gore's Moms Against Rock campaign.

 

[Steve Vai]

 

[Steve Vai]

Meh, being British...I don't know. I thought I was the only one remembering the Tipper Gore's Moms Against Rock campaign.

I remember because it happened right as I was old enough to go buy albums for myself. I actually own the 1st Body Count with Cop Killer on it. That shit got ban hammered hard.

 

[one piece crank]

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I saw this tour show - at the Palladium NYC, the day after my HS graduation.

 

[one piece crank]

Meh, being British...I don't know. I thought I was the only one remembering the Tipper Gore's Moms Against Rock campaign.

Wait, what? You always post about Italy!?

 

[Steve Vai]

Wait, what? You always post about Italy!?

Same shit. Not USA.

 

[serviceguy]

Wait, what? You always post about Italy!?

I meant Iron Maiden being British. I'm Italian, my wife is British. Also, my first (and only) Iron Maiden concert was in 1891 at the Florence Tenda Theater, the album was Killers and I was 14. It was great,even though I am not a big fun of live concerts because I don't like people, especially in very close proximity.

Same shit. Not USA.

Rather eloquently put...

 

[Steve Vai]

Also, my first (and only) Iron Maiden concert was in 1891...

That's a long time ago.

 

[Patrick]

See Flint vs. Falwell

I don't know how to describe it, but I know it when I see it.

Hey @Soundguy - saw your FB post today. Well said. Long live Ch4istian Death Metal. It's art damnit!

 

[serviceguy]

That's a long time ago.

It may have been 1981…

 

[Patrick]

It may have been 1981…

Like Jim said....
😁