On Tue, 2009-10-27 at 10:57 -0700, Jeff wrote:

> Doug, you make interesting points about French constructeur forks
> designed for low trail so as to handle well with a front load.  The
> fork rake on my Heron is 4.3 cm.  What do you think about that with
> regard to trail?  The bike handles fine both with and without a
> Berthoud bag.  I do get a little bit of shimmy while riding no hands
> with rear low rider panniers added, but that's not my standard set up.

Don't guess, figure it out:  http://kogswell.com/geo.php


> I've got a NOS Suntour V-GT Luxe rear derailleur (which Frank Berto
> speaks highly of in The Dancing Chain) for the 7 speed drive train.

It was fine in its day, a revelation compared to the likes of the
Campagnolo Gran Turismo.  I used one for many years.  Compared to
current Shimano MTB offerings, it's outdated and a poor performer.




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