I wish they would have listed the seat height to bb height's. I like those ovalized rear stays, and triangulation, should be a stiff efficent bike ala V-rex
Robert Siegel said:
Just looking at a picture of the new RANS 650-650, it might be a closer relative of the Vision Sabre than the Bacchetta/Volae. The seat is quasi-conventional with a relatively upright seating position. My first twin-650 test rides, all on the same day about a year ago, were on the R-64, Corsa and Aero. At the time I preferred the Sabre, mainly because I found it easier to ride uphill and to start from a dead stop. However, after riding my Volae for a few days I quickly appreciated the benefits of the laid back Velo carbon seat, which, for me are comfort and aerodynamics. Again, YMMV. Personal choice reigns.
... Anyways besides being cheaper to produce I find stick frames more visually attractive because I like simple clean lines. The Force 5 does not strike me as a beautiful frame though I do think it looks better than a V-Rex and looks good for a triangulated frame....
I must disagree (this is a matter of taste, after all). I find the frame design of the RANS Force 5 makes it more attractive than the "stick bikes" of the competition. Maybe one has to have performed a structural analysis of a truss frame to appreciate trusses?
I would also be very tempted to exchange the stock handlebars and riser for a Flip-It ® and cut down T-bars, similar to the ones on this bike. [1] 😉
I'd have to agree with Tom on this one [see Tom, it can happen :-) ] the design integrity of the frame, like OE Vapor and P38 is a beauty in it self.
Tom Sherman said:
Zach Kaplan Cycles said:
... Anyways besides being cheaper to produce I find stick frames more visually attractive because I like simple clean lines. The Force 5 does not strike me as a beautiful frame though I do think it looks better than a V-Rex and looks good for a triangulated frame....
I must disagree (this is a matter of taste, after all). I find the frame design of the RANS Force 5 makes it more attractive than the "stick bikes" of the competition. Maybe one has to have performed a structural analysis of a truss frame to appreciate trusses?
I would also be very tempted to exchange the stock handlebars and riser for a Flip-It ® and cut down T-bars, similar to the ones on this bike. [1] 😉
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Robert Siegel [B]What 3-piece handlebar? Mine appears to be one piece. Has a conventional stem and riser.
Bob
It looks like the handlebar is one piece horizontal across the front and one piece on each side (welded) for the shifters, brake levers and grips. It looks very similar to the Saber handle bar.
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Originally posted by Robert Siegel What 3-piece handlebar? Mine appears to be one piece. Has a conventional stem and riser.
Bob
It looks like the handlebar is one piece horizontal across the front and one piece on each side (welded) for the shifters, brake levers and grips. It looks very similar to the Saber handle bar.
