[CR]Re: time trial frames

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:32:48 -0500
From: "Scott Loveless" <sdloveless@gmail.com>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <2c44384d0712010858n25b3f9a5qed47ecf778454e67@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2c44384d0712010858n25b3f9a5qed47ecf778454e67@mail.gmail.com>
Subject: [CR]Re: time trial frames

Thanks so much for all the responses (on and off list). I received quite a few suggestions about where to look, such as bike like Carpenter, Armstrong or E.G.Bates. A couple of our British friends had some absolutely wonderful first hand information. I think I read every word about Alf Engers I could find. Good stuff. Much appreciated.

It seems that modern time trialists prefer very small frames with very long seat posts. I suppose this puts the rider in a very low, aerodynamic position. Was this very common 30 or 40 years ago?

Thanks!

On 12/1/07, Scott Loveless <sdloveless@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey, gang.
>
> I was wondering if some of you could point me to some information
> about on-topic time trial bikes. Most of what I'm finding is a bit
> too modern. I've found a little about time trialling in England, but
> precious little information about the bicycles specifically.
>
> What I'm really interested in are bicycles that would have been, or
> are, appropriate for medium gear (72 gear inches) "fixed wheel" time
> trials - geometry, components, etc. However, any on-topic time trial
> information would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
>
> --
> Scott Loveless
> New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
> http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/
>

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Scott Loveless
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/