On Monday, May 26, 2003, at 02:35 PM, Philcycles@aol.com wrote:
> 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.
To each their own, but I know many other builders who think
front-center measurement is quite important. It's not just toe clip
overlap, it's also the basis for weight distribution on the bike. If
you talk with biomechanical engineers where the majority of body mass
falls in relation to the front-center is what it's all about. On the
surface it may be all about toe-clip overlap, but crank length and
toe-clip length are just as important. I do totally agree that
toe-clip overlap is a totally overrated problem.
enjoy,
Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
SB, CA
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