Jeremy Lieberman wrote:
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> Just wondering why it is mostly older Cinelli's which receive the "magic
> carpet ride" accolades and not so many other period Italian makes?
> Certainly other makers had the ability to braze tubes up for a soft ride,
> no? Anyone ever compare vintage Cinelli's with other Italian steeds?
> Thanks, JL
Just my opinion: Lots of bikes will have a "magic carpet ride" if they have good frame geometry, long chainstays, low bottom bracket and large sew-up tires. Actually there is no "magic" to it at all, but the Italians figured out good handling geometry very early on.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California (beautiful puffy clouds, breezy, clear, low 70s)
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