Re: [CR]Interesting photo on eBay (no, it's not a guitar)

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:08:19 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Interesting photo on eBay (no, it's not a guitar)
References: <ODBCMLDEMMCDPDAA@mailcity.com> <087b01c335d3$b2d10440$0000a398@DXROOM>


Angel Garcia wrote:
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> What is the design reasoning for the fork tips going backwards on motor pace
> bikes? How would this bike handle not in a motor pace?

The "backwards" fork allows the rider to get as close as possible to the wind sheltering pacer for maximum drafting effect. Handling while not pacing? I haven't got a clue.

Chuck Schmidt L.A.

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