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S-Bend chain stays?
I've noticed several road frames that have s-bend shaped chain stays.
Is there any purpose to this other that looks? Ted |
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ajames54 wrote in
: In theory there are two main reasons... it can allow the use of a narrower BB improving the "Q-factor". I don't know if any builders are actually doing that since they need to preserve the chainline on those fat cassettes people are using now (8-9-10 speed). Curved chainstays will, however, give you more heel clearance if you like riding pidgeon toed (toes pointing outward from your heels). |
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S-Bend chain stays?
it can allow the use of a
narrower BB improving the "Q-factor". could you please name one builder who uses a bb narrower than 68mm? i think the theory is that they take some vibration out of the ride. gary |
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S-Bend chain stays?
I can think of one possible reason. A smooth, sweeping bend in the stays
would alleviate the need for "dimpling" them to make room for the crank ends. This would greatly strengthen the tubing. May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris Chris'Z Corner "The Website for the Common Bicyclist": http://www.geocities.com/czcorner |
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