Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
... Do you suppose the width (and resulting flexibility) is why B72s are notorious for cracking around the nose?
Possibly! But I hadn't noticed that that's where B.72's always fail. Truth be told, I have a strong dislike of B.72's which makes me a very poor judge of their strengths and weaknesses. I think this is because I habitually ride with my hands far below the saddle, and the B.72 is designed for much more upright posture. Which I can't stand.