On Wed, 2009-12-30 at 21:53 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:22 PM, Steve Palincsar <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > But if the > target audience is predisposed toward carrying little, and > that only in > a small seat pack and their jersey pockets, a low trail > configuration > that demands a handlebar bag with some weight in it to feel > "right" is a > non-starter. > > > I still don't get it. I carry 30+ lb on at least two of my Rivendells, > in the rear of course, and the handling is better than on the > Motobecane: I remember carrying at least 30 lb on Riv #1, which didn't > handle as well as 2 and 3, and being very pleased that I could ride it > no hands at 10 mph as well as at higher speeds. I remember passing a > pair of riders while riding the same bike with a smaller but still > noticeable rear load just before a sharp S bend on a narrow bike path > that crossed a culvert on an even narrower bridge, and being surprised > at how well the Riv tracked despite the panniers. Etc Etc. So why > would low trail be better for me with my rear loads up to 40 lb?
I never said it would be better for you. Quite the opposite. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
