Originally Posted by
alecw35
I saw on here that some 20s dont have them
I had a Denim a 18" er 20...I converted it to a chopper. No hassle from the bottom of the frame.
But it kept on breaking spokes...in an old shimano 3 speed wheel.
The Commando is a sort of boys version. No downtubes on there
Got a couple of RSWs and they have some ugly sheet metal bracing.
Also I want the 20 to be light weight. So might loose 50grams or so if I remove the tubes
Alec,
Just remember that those dts were put there for a good reason ie: frame strength and rigidity, even though the NZ bikes came without them....something about Kiwi uniqueness?
I would leave them there and go for lightweight comps as 50 grams is not much saving in the overall scheme of things. You could experiment with it by charging down some mountain with fully loaded
panniers putting the frame under extreme stress and see if it survives without the dts, but I recommend against this. My R-20 is used for commuting, bunch rides and now some touring and I don't nurse it, so the dts are staying put....that's my 2cents worth.