On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM, <derek@frameref.com> wrote:
>
> My Braxton 650A touring bike, which is now in my father's stable, recently
> refitted with STI, new wheels and new brakes, rides like a magic carpet.
> The best way I can describe it is that it's like sitting down in a comfy,
> squishy chair - nice for long days in the saddle. I actually feel like
> you sit in the bike, rather than perched atop it like my other rides.
>
It's funny you should mention that Derek, I describe the ride of my Braxton the exact same way - sitting between the wheels rather than on top of them. Much more noticeable than on any other bike that I own - even other slack angled, full-on touring rigs.
John
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John Wood
Open Road Bicycles
Missoula, Montana, USA