I seem to recall that the curved top tube was supposed to be somewhat more
aero, less touching area to the frontal wind to cut thru the resistance.
Maybe it was like a scimitar and the following edge had lighter air
resistance.
ATTACK!
Ted Ernst
Palos Verdes Estates
CA USA
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> " << Archives suggest this Gion of Italy might be descended from Pellizoli
> of Ciooc. Anyone seen a top tube like this one before? What would be the
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> Ebay #: 320200672168 >>
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> It's a "Funny bike", or "Low pro" as they call them in the UK...a?special
> time trail? bike with smaller front wheel (26" or 24") and 700 c rear.? :
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