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Guinessisgoodforyou
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bikeworkshop
Old School Grand Master
That's beautiful brazing, in so many ways a delightful piece...
But I'm uncomfortable with those extended head tubes - it doesn't make structural sense.
Surely the toptube should join at the top of the head tube?
...so I dont see why it's better than having a raised stem.
The tall stem with the horizontal reach also looks wrong - like there's an aesthetic decision taking precedence over science.
Each to his own though, especially in the world of beauty.
But I'm uncomfortable with those extended head tubes - it doesn't make structural sense.
Surely the toptube should join at the top of the head tube?
...so I dont see why it's better than having a raised stem.
The tall stem with the horizontal reach also looks wrong - like there's an aesthetic decision taking precedence over science.
Each to his own though, especially in the world of beauty.
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Guinessisgoodforyou
rBotM Winner
I would assume the builder took the extra leverage into account.
bikeworkshop
Old School Grand Master
I'm sure they did though.
Forks can fail in the steerer where the quill is too high, so this should help mitigate
Forks can fail in the steerer where the quill is too high, so this should help mitigate
Sm@alite
Senior Retro Guru
I'm often struck by the slight rearward bend in Cinelli quill stems that have seen some use . If I can do that to one of them what must actually powerful riders be doing to them ? {I'm only a little fella}
If you want a more upright position without excessive stem protrusion it makes sense .
I agree wholeheartedly with your aesthetic take on it but my back and arse don't care about aesthetics .
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