Recumbent - What does DF stand for?

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bentstrider
06-09-07, 01:41 PM
I know it's in someway related to upright bikes, but what does it mean?

d2create
06-09-07, 01:53 PM
Diamond Frame
cooker
06-09-07, 02:09 PM
Diamond Frame

ie. standard upright bicycle frame, with a main triangle and rear triangle, forming a diamond shape. As opposed to a recumbent or other non standard frames.

bentstrider
06-09-07, 03:35 PM
I never had even thought about it like that.
It sits right next to me in the semi all the time.
Right in front of my face.
Cool, people.
JanMM
06-09-07, 08:17 PM
DF= "safety bicycle"
kalgrm
06-10-07, 10:29 PM
Eventually, DF = pain. ;)
sch
06-12-07, 08:36 PM
For me the safety bike is not the DF where your head is 3-5" higher than when
you are standing up and the possibility of a catapult over the bars is ever present
but my LWB bent with a seat height of 15" and no possibility at all of a catapult.
JanMM
06-12-07, 09:07 PM
Of course, "safety bike" is an historical term. Compared to the high-wheeled "ordinary bikes", the DF's that replaced them were much safer.
gew0419
06-17-07, 12:03 AM
It also stands for those who are still riding the up-rights. (You can make up your own jokes)
STEEKER
06-17-07, 07:58 AM
DF = Don't Forget ---------------> the pain