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08-19-16, 12:03 PM
#5026
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That's an MTB version of the single sided frame that everyone seems to swoon over. I don't know.
I like things that are different but for me it has to have a point other than proving that it can be done, doing design for the sake of design.
Asking this in all sincerity - not trying to challenge - what's the point? Light weight? Does it handle better? Aesthetics aside, was there a practical goal to designing these bikes?
I like things that are different but for me it has to have a point other than proving that it can be done, doing design for the sake of design.
Asking this in all sincerity - not trying to challenge - what's the point? Light weight? Does it handle better? Aesthetics aside, was there a practical goal to designing these bikes?
08-19-16, 12:45 PM
#5027
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
That's an MTB version of the single sided frame that everyone seems to swoon over. I don't know.
I like things that are different but for me it has to have a point other than proving that it can be done, doing design for the sake of design.
Asking this in all sincerity - not trying to challenge - what's the point? Light weight? Does it handle better? Aesthetics aside, was there a practical goal to designing these bikes?
I like things that are different but for me it has to have a point other than proving that it can be done, doing design for the sake of design.
Asking this in all sincerity - not trying to challenge - what's the point? Light weight? Does it handle better? Aesthetics aside, was there a practical goal to designing these bikes?
I don't like it at all. Single sided stuff aint my thing. I don't even like Ducati single sided swing arms and most motorcyclists drool over them.
There is an advantage though. Belt drive bikes need a way to remove the belt, and that is usually done by taking the frame apart, since the belt can't be broken. This design facilitates simple maintenance and/or modifications.
08-19-16, 04:09 PM
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08-19-16, 06:56 PM
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As I said previously, I don't know...
08-20-16, 09:51 AM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
08-21-16, 01:26 AM
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08-22-16, 08:34 AM
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If my boy wasn't going to move on from his Giant balance bike by mid next summer, I'd probably start putting rad parts (nice headset, aluminum post, etc.) on it just because I can. He's 3 and has the balance part of the equation nailed.
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08-22-16, 04:38 PM
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image of what they look like from the front
08-22-16, 04:43 PM
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Yeah, but you're in the drops constantly...which is fine, but it seems there would be far more hand moving options on normal road drops.
08-23-16, 01:42 PM
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08-23-16, 02:30 PM
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08-23-16, 04:19 PM
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Sitting here clicking "random" on Pedalroom to pass the time. This thing is ****ing sick.
GT Xizang 29er Monstercrosser - Pedal Room
GT Xizang 29er Monstercrosser - Pedal Room
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