Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
I shouldn't have even mentioned the geometry. There are a whole lot of factors affecting how a bike handles and feels and what matters is the net effect - how it all comes together and works for you. From what you have posted on here, you have ridden this bike a few times and it started talking to you from the beginning. I'm betting this bike is going to turn out to be a great addition to your stable and will lead to all sorts of new ways for you to enjoy cycling. Happy trails.
Oh no, no worries there.
You said nothing that got me second guessing, no offense was taken, etc...
Once I took this baby down that hill, all doubts vanished. I am so excited about this bike's future.
I really kind of see it as the child my Fisher and my LeMond would have had.
The bike I was looking for when I bought my Kaitai but didn't know it.
And believe me, I've done a LOT of reading about bike geometry and how it relates to "feel"
Some of it makes perfect sense and some I might come to understand more later.
I do think I understand why this bike feels the way it does but, then, I've only ridden it for about 10 miles. There's a lot more to learn. Comparing and contrasting with my Giant is going to be interesting.
One thing I do remember now is how much I hate V-brake noodles.
edit: ohhhhh... I see it now. No, when you said:
"But bad math. Whatever number of bikes you have at any given moment = N"
I said:
"Well, yeah, there is that, isn't there?"
As in:
"Yep, you're absolutely right."
My bad...