I have two on-topic with ('80 Masi and '84 marginal Trek), and one on-topic that does not ('80 Woodrup Giro) and one for which I don't know yet (haven't built my '72 PX-10 yet). My off-topic '85 Mondonico does not have overlap.
I do not even notice overlap when it happens. I think I long ago formed the habit of moving the pedal if it happens. Others can't stand it, I hear.
YMMV.
Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Emanuel Lowi Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 7:42 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]pedal x f/wheel overlap
How common was this on on-topic bikes, especially in the mid- to late 70s when short wheelbases became in vogue?
Is it a problem in real riding conditions?
I have 172.5mm cranks on a bike and already there's noticeable overlap (toe can touch front tire when wheel is turned at a certain angle) and wonder if going to 175mm is asking for trouble.
What did Merckx do, given he rode on 175mm cranks?
Emanuel