Well that convinced me that Robow's take on this was correct...
Originally Posted by
Luser
- The most important problem solved for me is comfort and fun. I don't find straddle saddle comfortable and fun. I wouldn't be mountainbiking today if it weren't for the crankforward. On the days when I can find comfort on a SPECIALIZED, TREK, or CANNONDALE, I still can't find the fun.
Not an issue for me. So not a selling point.
Originally Posted by
Luser
- Another problem solved by the crankforward design is safety. With the lower and further back CoG, I'm not likely to pitch myself over the bars.
Again not a real problem for me so not really a selling point.
Originally Posted by
Luser
-A third solution created by the crankforward design is simplicity. Most mountainbikes today are equipped with complicated suspension systems that really turn me off. I like the purity and feel of a fully-rigid bike. I haven't been able to ride a straddle saddle version of the fully-rigid off-road since I was a teenager.
Again not an issue for me. FWIW: there was no such thing as a mountain bike when I was a teenager
Originally Posted by
Luser
- The major problem that was created by the crankforward design is that I have some self-hatred for participating in the mainstream cycling world. I purchased many straddle saddle bikes in the past, pumping thousands into the pockets of lazy incompetant designers.
That sounds like a bunch of BS. Even if we accepted that these crank forward bikes are the latest thing since sliced bread, which I doubt, that doesn't make designers who design other stuff lazy or incompetent. Give us a break!