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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

Might be worthwhile to look at the very recent...

Might be worthwhile to look at the very recent post in the vintage racing photo thread by PortlandJim aka JimMerz.
look at the leg extension of the peloton of the World Championships in1974 and how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

keep in mind the wheelbase differences. Front...

keep in mind the wheelbase differences. Front center in particular. That does effect the awareness if one is behind or on top of the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

I don’t know where to begin to argue with this,...

I don’t know where to begin to argue with this, so many assumptions are not correct.
‘I will state that one is correct that to really asses one’s position for comfort and efficiency the rider needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

no idea what you are measuring twice.

no idea what you are measuring twice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

yes. I have noticed on this forum that way too...

yes.
I have noticed on this forum that way too many bikes in my assessment have the saddle WAY too far forward. I hammered that as this will reduce pedaling efficiency ( keeping in mind that farther...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

and that is my point. Stack and reach are useful...

and that is my point. Stack and reach are useful but not enough. Setting aside crank length +/- 5 mm for the most part, where the saddle is placed for and aft are a function of femur, foot, pedaling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

keeping in mind that the position of the bars...

keeping in mind that the position of the bars with a quill stem or a thread less assembly can vary, one may have trouble achieving equal, left out is the position of one’s hands on the hoods. Keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

A comment on fit, I have my saddle set basically...

A comment on fit, I have my saddle set basically identical on my bikes. I do have the bar position vary a bit, some days one just does not feel as flexible. Higher and shorter reach is the way to go....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

Merckx did ride a provided Peugeot at the onset...

Merckx did ride a provided Peugeot at the onset of his tenure there. Simpson introduced Eddy to Masi, he rode those painted as Peugeot, Merckx was soon also doing that.
This would continue when He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

back then, I would expect a lighter gauge tube...

back then, I would expect a lighter gauge tube set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

looks visually balanced, impressed on the...

looks visually balanced, impressed on the Campagnolo and Japanese rear mech working well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

before “technomic” stems, the goofies were just...

before “technomic” stems, the goofies were just not possible, unless a guy fitted Schwinn “rams horn” handlebars.

bigger bikes often had longer top tubes, as gravity strikes back, not as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,457
Posted By repechage

yeah, and he raised his stem for his big Giro win.

yeah, and he raised his stem for his big Giro win.
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