Re: It's all about front-center (LONG)(Re: [CR]geometry, materials or the power of suggestion...)

(Example: Framebuilding)

To: Philcycles@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 18:11:38 -0400
Subject: Re: It's all about front-center (LONG)(Re: [CR]geometry, materials or the power of suggestion...)
From: "Richard M Sachs" <richardsachs@juno.com>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

phil on the other side of this. front end dimension is a key value in my setup. in fact, in wouldn't be untrue for me to say i build 'to it'. the head angle/rake/tt length are means to an end; none are _the end_ in and of themselves. e-RICHIE chester, ct (btw, i did not read brandon's post.)

On Mon, 26 May 2003 17:35:54 EDT Philcycles@aol.com writes: In a message dated 5/26/03 10:25:34 AM, monkeylad@mac.com writes:
>Think about everything in the terms of the front-center measurement
>(distance between vertical lines bisecting the BB and front hub).

Sorry, Brandon, I've got to disagree. Many builders (including myself) let the front center fall where it may. It's only meaning is in toeclip overlap which is a much overrated problem. Phil Brown Just back from a ride on one of my bikes that I have no idea of front center in San Rafael. Ca