I would say yes, especially in smaller frame sizes.? My 52cm 68 Masi Special is loads of fun to ride, but it drives like a truck compared to my 52cm Richard Moon (which has tons of toe overlap).? The Special has a slack head tube angle and a seriously over-raked fork to get the front wheel far enough forward to prevent toe overlap.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA USA
http://bhovey.com/
Emanuel says:
>> My understanding is that Masi did -- and still does -- design frames to avoid
toe-clip overlap (= front > center dimensions), at all costs.
This means compromises in frame geometry that may sacrifice ride quality vs. a clearly graphic & sales-related detail.
Does this explain Masi rideabiliy vs. different sizes?
Who knows better?
Emanuel Lowi
Montreal, Quebec