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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

04-04-23, 06:49 PM

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Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

My application is more third world utility than...

My application is more third world utility than sporty pavement play. I ride up a dirt road that’s average 10% with 15%+ sections. I also ride downhill with 20-30lbs of chicken feed. I have no need...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

04-04-23, 02:40 AM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

indeed

indeed

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-30-23, 03:00 PM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

20” chainstays on a one off experiment.

20” chainstays on a one off experiment.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-30-23, 02:56 PM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

When I had my shop mtn bikes were just coming in....

When I had my shop mtn bikes were just coming in. I was totally in the road segment and started riding mtn bikes with the cool kids but at my light weight at the time thought Cannondales touring...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-30-23, 02:39 PM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

Can you offer one? I raced bikes in my 20’s and...

Can you offer one? I raced bikes in my 20’s and had a bike shop until 1986. Had a Schwinn Paramount track bike from the 60’s that had 17” chainstays.
My $.02 is that very long chainstay bike is...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-30-23, 02:27 PM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

I take lengths out of another chain. It is damn...

I take lengths out of another chain. It is damn long but it really makes sense for my use. A Surly LHT w 18” chainstays was my first long chainstay bike and in 26” wheels feels plenty responsive. ...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-27-23, 11:34 AM

Replies: 39

Rumination on bike geometry

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Posted By LeeG

Rumination on bike geometry

I am now in a place where 95% of my riding is off road, hilly and rural. I no longer go fast although I am getting into better shape. Got a Rivendell Clem Smith a few years ago and a modern REI...

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