Re: [CR]1978 Super Record Derailleur: Now Vintage Time Trial Frame

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From: "Dan Christopherson" <danlchris@hotmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <questor@cinci.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]1978 Super Record Derailleur: Now Vintage Time Trial Frame
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:03:25 -0800


Steve Neago wrote:Can one of the CR frame builders explain why this MASI frame may have been constructed this way other than for visual impact?Two reasons: 1) curved seat tube allows for a shorter wheelbase which would help in a team time trial. 2) the curved tubes combine with the shallow seat post angle to reduce wind resistance.

Dan Christopherson
Lopez Island WA