Chuck: Your comments have increased my already enourmous amount of confusion and ignorance. I understand you are saying that flex in the rear stays is non-existent or insignificantly minimal. OK. So, why do people think / feel longer stay bikes (touring etc...) are more sluggish than shorter stay bikes (race)? Wind-up, less agile.... Wheel base and rake should not affect acceleration, should it? Regards, Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois
Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> wrote:
Richard Cielec wrote:
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> I meant flex during riding. That is, I assume the seat and chain stays offer some flex.
How much flex could there be in a triangulated steel structure? How much flex could there be in an inflated rubber hoop?
Just wondering... hmmmmmmmmm...
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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