[CR]PX-10 and racing weight

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From: Tom Sanders <tsan7759142@comcast.net>
To: "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:18:53 -0400
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Subject: [CR]PX-10 and racing weight

Indeed, I recall that my PX-10 was 21#, just as Peter Kohler stated. My Masi 3V Volumetrica is 23#. Anyone riding the two would immediately notice that the Modern Masi is faster and more responsive to pedal pressure. I'm sure there will be those who would not agree with me, but please, if you are going to be vehement about it don't do so without having owned and ridden both bikes...folks speaking strictly from theory would do well to be gentle. Now why do you suppose that weight should not be the determining factor...gearing? Stay stiffness? It sure isn't my 30 years older now legs! I have long pondered just what makes one bike faster than another (other than the rider) and I'll be darned if I can say for sure. I'll bet some of the frame builders or racers can illuminate the issue??
Tom Sanders
Lansing, Mi