Hello all, This is kind of an interesting topic, and I think about it sometimes . . . so I'll add some thoughts. I have 8, or so, bikes (guess I need one more?) 6 of them don't have TCO, but my two FAVORITE bikes do: my 63cm AHH, and my 25" Jack Taylor (which has WAY more fork rake than the AHH.) Both of those bikes have fenders, and I might not have TCO if I removed the fenders (which I won't.) If those were my only bikes, I'd probably remember the TCO, and use proper low-speed techniques to compensate. It hasn't been a huge problem: I just occasionally graze the fenders on both, and quickly remember to adjust myself. IF you are riding unclipped, then it's pretty easy to put a foot down - especially with a low BB.
Bottom line: my two favorite bikes have TCO, and it's not a big deal to me, just a minor, occasional annoyance. FYI: my other bikes are mainly variations of mountain bikes, including my Bike Friday with 20" wheels - no TCO there! The only sport touring bike that I have with no TCO is a '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer, and it has fenders too. It's a great bike, but I like the AHH and the JT better . . . I do understand that some may hate it - especially if you've had to eat pavement, or something. Best! Alex Moll Seattle (ish), WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
