Between these two threads, i think the group might be zeroing in on what grant is talking about, but i'm guessing that distribution of weight to the handlebars is the bigger issue, and that front center measurement is only one part of that equation... and that it is too simplistic to be the main part. Elsewhere in the interview, he said the clem would be his favorite bike if it had more lugs - and those are so long that tco isn't remotely an issue. Perhaps there is some ideal/target torso lean angle that each bike is designed around, that provides the handlebar weighting that riv is after? That would explain why a bike intended for reach-back bars could have a longer top tube / front center than one intended to use drops or moustache bars. That's also an argument that would be likely to bring out the mean, entrenched-in-their-beliefs, mathmeticians in an argument.
I also want to go back and read that 'how to design a frame' article. Good idea... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
