I've seen pictures of a 62cm Bettys and Yves Gomezs on the 'net and they all had the "kink" look to them. I hope this isn't a one-off and its the new style.
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:39:07 AM UTC-5, Jeremy Till wrote: > > I also think it's a function of size, probably related to the challenges > of attaching 3 sets of stays to the rear dropout; on the smaller frames > they have to have the kink so the mid-stays stay below the seat stays. On > the larger frames, maybe, the greater angle between chain and seat stays > allow the mid-stays to come in at a higher angle, lined up with the seat > tube. > > On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:19:34 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: >> >> Agreed, but is it a function of size? the ones on the net with a bent >> tube look smaller. >> >> On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 10:17 AM, RJM <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I did too, much prefer a straight line.. Would this be a new future >>> style of betty and yves or just a one off? >>> >>> On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:10:53 AM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote: >>>> >>>> Hmm. I think you're right. I always disliked the "bent" line also. >>>> >>>> >>>> -Pete in CT >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:14:43 AM UTC-4, Rocky B wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Take a look at the frame lines of this Betty Foy: >>>>> http://www.flickr.com/**photos/10344790@N06/** >>>>> 7514719444/in/pool-rivendell<http://www.flickr.com/photos/10344790@N06/7514719444/in/pool-rivendell> >>>>> >>>>> Is it me or does it looks like the top tube and the mid-seat stays >>>>> "line up"? >>>>> >>>>> ...because I've always wished they were built like that. >>>>> >>>>> Rocky >>>>> >>>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/o3RAf2eDF6gJ. >>> >>> 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. >>> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CCpQOFUvrbcJ. 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.
