In a message dated 4/2/06 2:45:13 PM, Philcycles writes:
>Tony's preferred tandem geometry is a 73 or 74 degree head with rake between
>2 1/4 and 2 3/4 inches. For touring singles he likes 71 degrees with 2
>1/8 to 2 1/4 inches of rake.
This sort of touring geometry is very French and works well when loaded in
the French manner-front panniers and h'bar bag taking most of the load with very
light loads on the back. Without a load the low trail is a bit of a pain but
very stable when loaded. I have a bike built like this and like it a lot.
Phil Brown
It's the touring bike at http://www.paulstubblebine.com/