In a message dated 10/19/2001 7:22:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, mpetry@bainbridgeisland.net writes:
> My thought is that f/b seatstay attach is more solid and (ahem) transmits
> the load from the rear wheel into the frame more directly / harshly than a
> conventional wrap over.
>
> My personal fave is the shoot-in design a la classic Raleigh Pro "Brampton
> Victor".
>
I like the look on my Raleigh Professional.
I also prefer Raleigh's treatment to Trek's.
It does seem to ride more harshly than my Comp GS.
Sewups helped to smooth it out.
I didn't even ride my Raleigh Pro this year. Mostly been riding easier going
bikes.
Peter T. Geurds
Douglassville, PA