Oops... "Effect of low BB..."

On 10 Nov 2004 09:50:54 -0800, [email hidden] (Jeff Potter)

Quoted message said:

I just Googled for the subject of my previous post and found several
comments by Sheldon and Jobst and Mr. Habanero. So there. I gather
that it doesn't matter. But ya know, being stubborn, someday I'm just
going to have to ride bikes that are similar but for the BB height and
decide for myself!

--JP

FWIW, some track frames come in pursuit and sprint versions which are
identical except for a difference of 20mm in BB height, with the
sprint bikes being higher. Almost certainly done this way to allow
sprinters to ride slowly on the steep part of the banking without
grounding the outside pedal

Kinky Cowboy*

*Batteries not included
May contain traces of nuts
Your milage may vary

On 10 Nov 2004 09:50:54 -0800, [email hidden] (Jeff Potter)

Quoted message said:

I just Googled for the subject of my previous post and found several
comments by Sheldon and Jobst and Mr. Habanero. So there. I gather
that it doesn't matter. But ya know, being stubborn, someday I'm just
going to have to ride bikes that are similar but for the BB height and
decide for myself!

--JP

FWIW, some track frames come in pursuit and sprint versions which are
identical except for a difference of 20mm in BB height, with the
sprint bikes being higher. Almost certainly done this way to allow
sprinters to ride slowly on the steep part of the banking without
grounding the outside pedal

Kinky Cowboy*

*Batteries not included
May contain traces of nuts
Your milage may vary