In a message dated 3/28/2002 9:35:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, richardsachs@juno.com writes:
> one would have
> to have had the intellect of a potted plant to not know
> how much post could be left in the frame for safe riding.
>
The limit line helps keep honest those who are trying to ride a frame that maybe is a couple sizes too small and they might be tempted to sneak the post up another centimeter or two. I've passed up a lot of bikes because, darn it, it was just too small. If I can't fit it with a regular Campy post, it's too small.* Yes I know about the top tube is all that matters thing, but don't buy into it.
* exceptions being roadside and dumpster finds but that's another list! ; )
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA