> From what I've read that affects the handling--negatively. A > large frame should have a 12, 13, or 14 cm stem so that one's weight > is distributed properly between the front and rear. It seems like the > Bombadil was designed for mustache bars that extend backwards, but how > does that affect the handling?
Yes, we all know that Grant is a real slouch when it comes to designing bikes that handle well. On Apr 6, 4:22 pm, happyriding <happyrid...@yahoo.com> wrote: > On Apr 6, 2:34 pm, Rene Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I will apologize first, but do think this "triangapillar" is just > > taking the discussion to a silly level. > > Somewhat. But from an engineering standpoint, three triangles are > stronger than two. So technically, it is a stronger design than the > diaga-piller. Also, I question whether the diaga-piller, which I > hereby dub the dragon-pillar because it rolls off the tongue easier, > is actually stronger. It creates two flattish somewhat triangular > shapes. The flatness is the problem, I think. Not much strength in > that. And really, they aren't even triangles to begin with. I would > like to see some test results. > > I also wonder if someone can speak to the concept of using short stems > on big frames to get the reach right. The Bombadil has a longish top > tube for me. With drop bars, if I want to sit more upright than on a > road bike, for example when touring, I would have to use a very short > stem. From what I've read that affects the handling--negatively. A > large frame should have a 12, 13, or 14 cm stem so that one's weight > is distributed properly between the front and rear. It seems like the > Bombadil was designed for mustache bars that extend backwards, but how > does that affect the handling? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
