Re: Debunking time again (Re: [CR]1962 Raleigh Gran Sport)NortonMarg@aol.com

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From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 01:50:20 EDT
Subject: Re: Debunking time again (Re: [CR]1962 Raleigh Gran Sport)NortonMarg@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 6/1/02 8:15:50 PM, NortonMarg@aol.com writes:

<< Energy spent bending the frame is energy not spent making the wheels go around. When the frame springs back, none of that energy goes into making the wheels go around either. Frames that are too flexy "waste" energy. Stiffer frames are more efficient. If they're too stiff they feel "dead" and aren't really comfortable to ride. A frame is a spring. No spring maker uses HiTen, they use spring steel because it's better. >>

One word: entropy. You never get out of a system what you put in. And the abstract goal of vehicle design is the infinately ridgid chassis with infinately compliant suspension. Phil Brown In cool and comfortable NoHo, Ca