Chuck and others,
I've been entranced with the rides of my '70's classic geometry race bikes, and have felt modern race bikes to be a bit more nervous (obviously a generalization) and I've heard how wonderful many early, 40's - 60's bikes rode as well. I would be interested in hearing Chuck's and other's, who have collections with different examples spanning the decades, own ideas of just how race bikes have evolved. I've also been fascinated with this thread about vintage geometry since I've been looking for that magic bullet that characterizes the ride that I wish for in a bike. Though I have a few bikes I think are nice, my own collection doesn't afford me quite that experience.
Dan Artley
Parkton, Maryland
>>> Chuck Schmidt chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> 02/08/2005 12:21:44 AM
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One off list response, "Why should people care."
I've gone to the trouble of measuring most of my bikes and it helps me form opinions on what I'm feeling while riding them by knowing the geometry of each. I was always curious about how the racing bike has evolved over the decades and have found the answers to my own satisfaction.
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California