[CR] Big frames ride better? Also seeking info on unused or available bike tracks

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From: Tom Sanders <tom@orderandchaos.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:13:17 -0500
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Subject: [CR] Big frames ride better? Also seeking info on unused or available bike tracks


I know it was pointed out a few years ago that some makers made some changes to geometry with small bikes to reduce toe/front wheel overlap. I have found that larger Masi bikes ride a bit better than smaller ones, but it may be all in my head because all other things being equal a larger bike is, for me, a bit more comfortable. Few things are more subjective or variable than how a bike rides. By the time things beside frames like tire variables, wheels, spokes, high or low flange rims, saddle, fit ( perhaps peddles and bar wrap?) and all are factored in, one really should just ride what they darn well like.

There is some possibility that an indoor track could be built here in Lansing, sponsors may be available. I am thinking that I have heard rumors of a disassembled track stored in a warehouse somewhere. Anyone know of a track that might be purchased and moved to Michigan?

Thanks all,

Tom Sanders

Lansing, MI USA