Re: [CR]BB height, what's considered high or low?

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From: "Harold Bielstein" <hkbielstein@rap.midco.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]BB height, what's considered high or low?
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:44:53 -0700
To: Philcycles@aol.com
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Just out of curiosity, what drop measurement does 9 3/4" amount to on 559s and what tires did you use? On Dec 31, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Philcycles@aol.com wrote:
> Modern bikes used with clipless pedals can have lower BBs than
> bikes using
> toeclops. I built one with a real low-9 3/4"-BB as an experiment
> and you need
> to ride it with clipless pedals otherwise the clips ground when
> you're putting
> your foot in. Otherwise it's just fine. Rides nicely loaded-it's a
> touring
> bike with 559 wheels-or unloaded.
> Phil Brown
> San Rafael, Calif.
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