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Originally Posted by
VeloBrox
I found David Moulton's (who most agree knew how to build a frame)
three articles on frame evolution to be very enlightening. Suddenly I understood why my Peugeot with the handlebars above the wheel axle handles much better than my oversize Marini with the long top tube and short stem.
Those are great - thanks for the link. He clearly and simply states the fundamentals.
My contribution to the thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-QFMdnRl08
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