I know this is straying from the subject, but another
benefit of Hugh's scale idea might be to kill off some
of the less rational frame designs with sub-41cm
chainstays; these make a bike twitchier, not faster,
but some consumers have been persuaded otherwise,
lousy chainlines notwithstanding. I recently worked
on a S$%&%*#@ time trial bike with 650c wheels and
373mm chainstays--what genius designed this knowing it
would be set up with 9 or 10 gears? (sound of
mechanic knocking head against wall)
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
>
> 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
>
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