Not to take the physical to the metaphysical (or even the mini-physical) but to extend the notion a little bit beyond the physics of it all, anything that, to my mind, increases the appeal of an object (by sight, sound, or tactile sensation) increases its function.
I know it is not quantifiable, but looking down at a beautiful top tube or wheel (or lug) gives, I think, anyone a little charge, and makes it easier to run faster/jump higher, a la PF flyers.
And if you enjoy the look, you are more inclined to ride, and more inclined to ride longer, therefore, ideally, faster, or at least more efficiently.
Granted this has nothing to do with the physical necessity (or superiority) of lugs v. tig, but I am certain that for almost all of us we wouldn't be a part of this group if that was what it was all about.
Oh, and this works with Apple computers, too.
Ricky Garni Carrboro, NC
--- "richardsachs@juno.com" <richardsachs@juno.com>
wrote:
>
> (reply is at mailbottom)
> Bob wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/30/04 12:33:19 PM,
> richardsachs@juno.com writes:
>
> BobHoveyGa@aol.com wrote:
> "And I have no problem seeing modern technology in
> this form come together with the fine craftsmanship
> of a lugged frame, even when the guys at my local
> bike shop roll their eyes and repeat their arguments
> that lugs are not necessary to produce a strong and
> functional frame. I can't agree with that..."
>
>
> they're not necessary.
> lug use constitutes a joining process.
> when executed well, other processes yield
> excellant results too.
>
>
>
> >From the way you snipped my quote my intent becomes
> less clear than it was originally. If you include
> the rest of the quote: "... like a fine wood
> steering wheel on an expensive sports car, *it may
> not be necessary* but it is a feast for the eyes and
> heart that enriches the owner," (emphasis added) I
> think it's clear that I was not making any judgement
> about the lugs as structural members. My intent was
> to state that lugs are not a functional necessity
> but an aesthetic one (to me, that is), thus the
> analogy.
>
> Bob
> ---
>
> don't you mean that only "some lugs..." give you
> this feeling
> rather than "all lugs"? since this is a lug-centric
> issue, i
> will add that i think the shop rats are correct. i'd
> rather
> have a modern tigged frame done well than a modern
> frame that
> had pipes joined with lugs if the builder chose lugs
> just for
> the sake of it. we don't need more mediocrity just
> for nostalgia's
> sake. i see that as the issue. lugs don't equal (i
> can't say
> it here) unless the builder pays attention.
> e-RICHIE
> chester, ct
>
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