Opinions on road bikes: Klein Aura 10 or Lemond Big Sky SL - Page 3 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-11-2004, 12:53 PM

Those are a couple of pretty nice bikes. If possible, I would ride them,
but if that isn't possible that makes it a hard choice. They are comparable
bikes, so you may want to go with the Klein. You seem to like it better.
Never road either one, so I can't help you there. The components are the
same pretty much, with the 105, which is ok I guess.

Curt

"graycat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone. I am about to purchase one of these two bikes and I need
> some help on a couple of issues that I am facing. I am looking at a
> Klein Aura X which to me is incredible. I love the ride since it has a
> carbon fork and carbon wishbone stays. Very smooth however I have
> found that the palms of my hands hurt a little bit since I feel like I
> am falling into the stem. Could this be a matter of adjustment?? The
> bike is very fast and I find it to be a little twitchy when turning. I
> must say that I am not an experienced rider therefore I could be doing
> something wrong.
> My other choice is a Lemond Big Sky SL which is quite different . I
> guess they call it a road comfort; more upright, slightly heavier and it
> has an adjustable stem. I feel a touch more comfortable and secure I
> guess but I don't want to make the wrong choice. This bike reminds me of
> a sport sedan. Comfortable but you can have some fun when needed. I am
> planning on riding mostly for pleasure and fitness and sometimes some
> longer rides. The folks at the store where I am shopping is absolutely
> superb and they have been very nice and helpful (Paceline bikes in
> Winston-Salem, NC Higly recomended..). Any opinions or suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all. Fred

06-09-2004, 08:47 AM

"The only difference is aerodynamics, which generally don't come int
play until you exceed 23 MPH.

I have read/heard this baseless assertion more than once, but I have no
found its source. Probably came from misinterpretation of som
misleading marketing. Fact is, aerodynamics come into play as low as
mph, for any object moving through a fluid such as air. Frontal area, o
area against which fluid is directed, will create drag. Every object ha
an inherent drag coefficient, resulting in a force against the objec
when passing through fluid. That's why planes and cars are streamline
-- allowing them to pass through air with less wind resistance. I don'
need to be an advanced cyclist to recognize that rider position plays
role in wind resistance - i.e. the rider and her bike have a dra
coefficient that varies with position. Generally speaking, reduce
frontal area leads to reduced drag, and reduced frontal area can b
achieved with a lowered rider position

Now, as to the Klein -- I have the Aura X and have about 200 miles o
it. My shop set me up with 3 spacers between the headset and stem
which I assume was to raise me up a bit so I am not falling into i
as you say

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06-09-2004, 08:47 AM

"The only difference is aerodynamics, which generally don't come int
play until you exceed 23 MPH.

I have read/heard this baseless assertion more than once, but I have no
found its source. Probably came from misinterpretation of som
misleading marketing. Fact is, aerodynamics come into play as low as
mph, for any object moving through a fluid such as air. Frontal area, o
area against which fluid is directed, will create drag. Every object ha
an inherent drag coefficient, resulting in a force against the objec
when passing through fluid. That's why planes and cars are streamline
-- allowing them to pass through air with less wind resistance. I don'
need to be an advanced cyclist to recognize that rider position plays
role in wind resistance - i.e. the rider and her bike have a dra
coefficient that varies with position. Generally speaking, reduce
frontal area leads to reduced drag, and reduced frontal area can b
achieved with a lowered rider position

Now, as to the Klein -- I have the Aura X and have about 200 miles o
it. My shop set me up with 3 spacers between the headset and stem
which I assume was to raise me up a bit so I am not falling into i
as you say

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06-09-2004, 08:47 AM

"The only difference is aerodynamics, which generally don't come int
play until you exceed 23 MPH.

I have read/heard this baseless assertion more than once, but I have no
found its source. Probably came from misinterpretation of som
misleading marketing. Fact is, aerodynamics come into play as low as
mph, for any object moving through a fluid such as air. Frontal area, o
area against which fluid is directed, will create drag. Every object ha
an inherent drag coefficient, resulting in a force against the objec
when passing through fluid. That's why planes and cars are streamline
-- allowing them to pass through air with less wind resistance. I don'
need to be an advanced cyclist to recognize that rider position plays
role in wind resistance - i.e. the rider and her bike have a dra
coefficient that varies with position. Generally speaking, reduce
frontal area leads to reduced drag, and reduced frontal area can b
achieved with a lowered rider position

Now, as to the Klein -- I have the Aura X and have about 200 miles o
it. My shop set me up with 3 spacers between the headset and stem
which I assume was to raise me up a bit so I am not falling into i
as you say

-

06-09-2004, 08:47 AM

"The only difference is aerodynamics, which generally don't come int
play until you exceed 23 MPH.

I have read/heard this baseless assertion more than once, but I have no
found its source. Probably came from misinterpretation of som
misleading marketing. Fact is, aerodynamics come into play as low as
mph, for any object moving through a fluid such as air. Frontal area, o
area against which fluid is directed, will create drag. Every object ha
an inherent drag coefficient, resulting in a force against the objec
when passing through fluid. That's why planes and cars are streamline
-- allowing them to pass through air with less wind resistance. I don'
need to be an advanced cyclist to recognize that rider position plays
role in wind resistance - i.e. the rider and her bike have a dra
coefficient that varies with position. Generally speaking, reduce
frontal area leads to reduced drag, and reduced frontal area can b
achieved with a lowered rider position

Now, as to the Klein -- I have the Aura X and have about 200 miles o
it. My shop set me up with 3 spacers between the headset and stem
which I assume was to raise me up a bit so I am not falling into i
as you say

-

06-09-2004, 08:47 AM

"The only difference is aerodynamics, which generally don't come int
play until you exceed 23 MPH.

I have read/heard this baseless assertion more than once, but I have no
found its source. Probably came from misinterpretation of som
misleading marketing. Fact is, aerodynamics come into play as low as
mph, for any object moving through a fluid such as air. Frontal area, o
area against which fluid is directed, will create drag. Every object ha
an inherent drag coefficient, resulting in a force against the objec
when passing through fluid. That's why planes and cars are streamline
-- allowing them to pass through air with less wind resistance. I don'
need to be an advanced cyclist to recognize that rider position plays
role in wind resistance - i.e. the rider and her bike have a dra
coefficient that varies with position. Generally speaking, reduce
frontal area leads to reduced drag, and reduced frontal area can b
achieved with a lowered rider position

Now, as to the Klein -- I have the Aura X and have about 200 miles o
it. My shop set me up with 3 spacers between the headset and stem
which I assume was to raise me up a bit so I am not falling into i
as you say

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