Re: [CR] Proper weight distribution?

(Example: Framebuilding)

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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:33:25 -0500
From: "Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman096@gmail.com>
To: John <jtperry330@me.com>
Cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Proper weight distribution?


I've done that, John. Depending what you read, the desired distribution f/r is 40/60 to 45/55. Supposedly randonneuring is favored by 45/55.

On Friday, January 21, 2011, John <jtperry330@me.com> wrote:
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> Richard Cielec wrote:
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> "The builder mentioned several important factors one of which is "...to get the proper weight distribution on the bike."
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>        Well, one a deez days I will get around to some information gathering I've been thinking about for a few years.  I'm going to put a digital scale under both front and rear wheels with me on the bike in normal riding positions and see what the percentage is front/rear.  Just like in auto racing.  And then see what the difference is in my different bikes.  I've got the scales. Should yield some interesting conversation.
>        I ride waaaay back, so it'll be particularly interesting to see what, if any, difference seat angle makes. I guess the mathematicians out there will not need the scales.
>        Just lets not start debating this just yet, lets get some results in first.  Any body else ever do this?
>        Sports cars like 49/51%.  Who knows, we might just like the same!
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> enjoy,
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> John Pergolizzi
> Torino, Italia
> REALLY looking forward to GREENSBORO!!!
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Ken Freeman
Ann Arbor, MI USA