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Old 03-10-16, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fxsvelo
Ritchey still uses the uptube design in their tandem, though Santana insists it makes no sense.
To me the uptube design looks like a way to get the same structural rigidity with less tubing, so I've always wondered what the rationale is for the long lateral tube that has been standard for so long. Anyone out there know?
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