Originally Posted by
Nessism
I'm talking about lateral flex, not "economies of scale". And the flex was to augment handling, not power delivery of the engine. Some lateral flex was good for handling. I don't know why a bicycle would be any different.
In bold, I know you don't. Its pretty clear. Because the priority is more power delivery with a bicycle compared to handling due to reduced frame loading based upon much smaller tire contact patch compared to motorcycle that pulls much higher g's laterally. No comparison. With a bicycle, the priority is stiffness for control and power delivery. Ride any top rung race bike. Any made by the big 5. They all are super stiff laterally. Not one has moderate flex. Not one. All manufacturers are aligned in this priority...well until of course Spoonrobot, rewrites physics and comes to market with his softer flex race bike to capture the market. We wait with great anticipation.