The seat post clamp is further from the cluster because there's less chance of heat distortion at the clamping point. We've seen issues in the past with integrated binders that didn't clamp down properly as a result of this. If you have adequate standover it shouldn't have an affect your saddle position. If you're running a handlebar bag on the bars you'll probably want a longer TT with a shorter stem to get everything lined up right. If you use an adjustable decaleur like the Berthoud then it doesn't really matter. It seems that most of the builds I've seen so far have been on the smaller, lower hood position end of the spectrum. A Rivvier rider would probably use a larger frame with less ST showing and the bars closer to the saddle height. To accommodate a wider range of riders a sloping top tube makes a big difference. Since this is undeniably a niche within a niche it makes sense to build the bike so that it works for a greater range of riders. If horizontal TT and minimal seat post are deal breakers for you then you might want to look at a more custom option. Just sayin. I'm sure Mike can accommodate.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:13:58 PM UTC-8, Garth wrote: > > > Steve .... I say this with light heart .... You're missing the point I > made. It's not that it does not "have" a liberal HT extension. The point I > made was that relative to the ST top , the frame appears to have *less > *ST-HT > differential height , making it's no better, if not worse than a "classic" > level TT frame with no HT extension. Most bike are a "plus" in this > differential , meaning the top of the HT is higher than the top of the ST. > Even a "classic" road frame has some "plus". This appears to have "minus", > and that I do find strikingly odd. Hence, the "track bike" reference, where > this "may" be a good quality. > > > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
