Brandon Said:
>This is also another reason why I think the KOF term is bunk. 99% of
>modern KOF bikes are nothing like the bikes built before '83. Even
>builders who built back before '83 aren't really making the same bikes
>they were then. At least not design wise. Sure they look similar, but
>that's really it for 99% of the KOF frames built today. this is what KOF
>is so damn popular on this list. Personally I really don't see any
>difference between those KOF bikes and the Litespeed Ghisallo except on
>the outside. They are both handbuilt custom bikes for a very specific
>kind of rider. The philosophy and thinking behind the bikes are the same.
> They both target the kind of rider they want on the bike and craft a bike
>to appeal to that rider.
So specifically - what is diffferent and why does it matter? Not questioning your supposition - just wondering what you mean. I once asked one of the most respected KOF builders what the diff was between the ride quality with standard and OS tubes and the response I got was something to the effect of : "no difference other than a weight savings".
Roman Stankus
Atlanta, Ga