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Old 04-24-18 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by noglider
With the head tube compressed, you've increased the head tube angle, so now the Sportier name is especially fitting.
My thoughts exactly, I have a vintage French bike that had a slight bend in the downtube, straightened up the head tube angle to 76 degrees and it is a more fun ride IMO. Plus the bulge adds character matching the embossed / inflated brass Reynolds badges which are super cool!
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