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Old 05-05-12 | 04:40 AM
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Bikes: 1986 Cannondale SR300 (full SRAM Apex) 1996 Cannondale R800 (Full SRAM Rival), 1997 Cannondale R200 (Shimano Tiagra), 2012 Cannondale CAAD 10-5, 1992 Bridgestone RB-1 (SRAM Force)

Originally Posted by flash2070
sssshhh! One more.....what is the difference from a say, a racing bike like my Raleigh Pro, and a Criterium Racing bike like a Masi Gran Criterium? I want to know in terms of geometries! Thanks!
Oooh Oooh I think I know this one: crit bikes generally have shorter chainstays and less rake (shorter wheelbase), for one, and higher bottom bracket shells. Steeper angles all around. as a consequence. Somewhat like crit bike is to road bike what road bike is to touring bike. . sort of, kind of.
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