On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 20:39 -0700, charlie wrote: > I'm with all the folks who like the double top tube.....I like the > different look and it does make the frame stronger. I'm a full 268 > and would want the extra tube but I don't think a lighter rider would > get a harsh ride out of it, in fact, it would help if the bike were > loaded up with bags. I think many of those against it are secretly > gram counters and are worried they won't be as fast on the > bike..... ; )
My objections have nothing at all to do with gram counting. When you can measure your weight in tenths of a ton you don't fret about no stinkin' grams. For me, it's mostly about the excessive stiffness, and only a little bit about aesthetics. In general, the Riv frames made with oversize tubing and single top tubes were already too stiff; the last thing in the world they need in my opinion is even more stiffness. I realize, flexible vs stiff is a preference choice, and different riders experience this differently. It's one thing to want a very stiff frame because you prefer the performance; but to create an overly stiff frame for the sake of visual differentiation -- now that's irrational. -- 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-bunch@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.
