On Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 02:38 AM, henox wrote:
>> 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.
You're right I didn't. I had another paragraph about that but I
thought my article was getting a little long. I was just trying to set
some ground work down on just how the geometry figures in.
> 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.
I would too. I think a lot of fit folks are oriented to 8% body fat
riders where it doesn't make much of a difference. With people like my
wife who is a Rubenesque type figure the different weight proportions
do come into account. I do think a few systems do take it into account
, but more as a body type instead of weight distribution.
enjoy,
Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
SB, CA
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"Sine coffea nihil sum."
--Sarah Vowell--
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