re: newvex lugs
As with all of Richard's modern lug profiles, the headtube extension is there to replace the height lost when combined with Ahead style stems.
The builder can easily trim 4 or 5mm's from the upper lug, or modify the lug to remove the rest of the 15mm extension entirely.
Ugly or pretty? Practical or fashion? Depends on the balance of the execution, atmo.
Grant McLean Toronto, Canada
Subject: Re: [CR] KOF F/S 55cm Della Santa newvex lugs To: cr list <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>,
I think an extended headtube makes perfect sense on a touring bike as it obviously lets one raise the bars higher without using an extra- long stem quill. To me any little touch on a touring bike which is a thoughtful enhancement of function is elegant and beautiful. I think it was Rivendell that popularized the extended headtube, or at least repopularized it and made many American cyclists aware of it.
I was surprised at the extended headtube on the Della Santa recently on eBay only because I had never seen a Della Santa touring frame before. But it makes perfect sense on this frame, just as DO eyelets and seatstay bosses for a rack do.
Regards,
Jerry Moos