Greg Goode wrote (snip): " You mention inch-pitch ... and swear they feel different. a feeling of more direct power being transferred to the pedals. It made them feel like they were riding better, faster. I don't know if there's anything to this, or whether it's idealizing a technology from a golden, bygone era, or what? I'd consider setting a bike up that way just for the novelty. Like an old Frejus track...."
Yes Charles, riding a bike is a a mystical experience. And your correct; those are the feelings. Especially the power transfer thing. The 1966 Cinelli track bike I rode this year at the Cirque is set up with a 24x9 (48x18=72 inches) Campagnolo 1 inch pitch and 165 mm arms. Oh what a feeling! Try it you'll like it. Just don't forget your lockring. ciao, GianTindaro Pergolizzi 40 mi. in SUNNY Prospect Park,N.Y.C. today