Re: It's all about front-center (LONG)(Re: [CR]geometry, materials or thepower of suggestion...)

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

From: "henox" <henox@icycle.net>
To: "ADP" <aphillips9@mindspring.com>, "Brandon Ives" <monkeylad@mac.com>
References: <25AC80BA-8F9F-11D7-83B7-00039356BD92@mac.com>
Subject: Re: It's all about front-center (LONG)(Re: [CR]geometry, materials or thepower of suggestion...)
Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 02:38:42 -0700
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Subject: It's all about front-center (LONG)(Re: [CR]geometry, materials or thepower of suggestion...)


> On Sunday, May 25, 2003, at 11:46 AM, ADP wrote:
> > I'm hoping someone here has some insight for me on geometry and ride
> > characteristics.

Brandon replied at length but did not discuss center of gravity or weight distribution as a factor.

First, appropriate location of center of gravity on the bike is a good design objective (good weight distribution).

Second, men and women differ in the location of their center of gravity and this should be taken into account in achieving a good design.

I'd like to see size cycles fitted with weight scales front and back to measure weight distribution.

I'd also like to see shops that specialize in $$$ bike fittings have scales to measure weight distribution.

Hugh Enox
La Honda