Originally Posted by Kogswell
The F was my baby. It was the frame that I always wanted. It's what I ride. I think it's perfect, right down the the 135mm spacing. I understand 120, but wider flanges make stronger wheels and a 52mm chain line is a no-brainer. And I think 1 1/8" threadless is way more durable.
But lots of people wanted low BBs and relaxed goemetry and and 120 and 1" steering. So we gave them what they asked for.
I wonder if the Motobecane people sweat this stuff? I'd sure like to hear from them.
In the case of my Motobecane Fantom Cross it is nearly identical to the Fuji Cross Comp. It may be assumed that many use Fuji engineering expertise and geometry and slap whatever label on the bicycle for image appeal. As stated I knew exactly what I was buying and selected the Motobecane label and also to save $200 off the Fuji price.