The pixie dust refers to the subjective perception, the mantra, the received wisdom, the untested assumption paraded as established fact or a foregone conclusion that a BF
PR is somehow faster than other bikes, and basing it on hearsay, personal anecdote, brand recognition, place and method of manufacture, rather than on objective, verifiable indicators. Pixie dust. I get it. It is more difficult to dislodge a belief than to arrive at that belief. A range of factors push us toward belief, and to remain entrenched in that belief. I mean, just survey the reaction when I dare question the assumption, and try to deconstruct it. Scary.
Originally Posted by
ThorUSA
a super light roadbike will be faster, no doubt.
As long as the geometry and the fit for the rider is ok a folder will be only slightly slower. In other words if you sit on a folder the same as on a roadbike it will be only marginally slower ( due to weight )
Most restrictive is any position which is aerodynamically not optimized. I do sell a lot of extralong seatposts and shorter stems for just that reason.
But in general its a personal thing.
Jur what pixi dust you are talking about ? From Abu or BF fan ? That would be anybody who really likes his personal bike, right ? And there is nothing wrong with that.
I don't dislike anybodies opinion with a Downtube or Oregami or Brommy, nothing wrong for anybody to voice theirs.
thor