Todd- "Relaxed" is a term with reference to the current time. Today's "relaxed" dimensions were yesterday's "racy".
Come join other budding builders, as well as experienced ones at either:
http://www.phred.org/
http://www.frameforum.org/
Andy Stewart
Raleigh, NC
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> Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:11:07 -0400
> From: Todd Grantham <wtgrantham@comcast.net>
> Subject: [CR] Geometry
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> I have 2 separate questions but am submitting them together
>
> 1. What is meant by the term "relaxed geometry" used in many
> manufacturers descriptions. I'm sure it refers to angles and maybe
> wheelbase, but can you tell me what range is considered "relaxed" and
> what is considered "unrelaxed".
>
> 2. A few weeks back one of our list member sent pics of a bike he built
> and brazed while attending class in Oregon. I would like to learn lugged
> frame construction and build one for myself someday, but probably can't
> leave my life for 2 weeks to go there and learn. What would be the best
> way for me to proceed?