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It should be mentioned while comparing MXLeaders and Corsa/Corsa Extras, saying a MXL descends 'the best', doesn't mean the other descend poorly, cuz they don't. Something about Merckx, I had a Simoncini, SLX, same dimension as Merckx, lugged and it rode like crappola.
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Good thread -- raises a couple of questions on my end:
- any MXL feedback from shorter riders? E.g., anyone riding a 52-54cm? The conventional wisdom (not necessarily expressed here) seems to suggest these bikes might be bone-jarring in that size - does the Corsa Extra ride dramatically different from SLX-tubed Italian bikes of similar vintage? (EDIT: I guess oldpotatoe answered this question; any other opinions?) Oh and weisan, That's not this bike, is it? I see you are in Austin.. that frame was being offered in Austin..
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Leegf pal, yes it is! I even gave you credit for it.
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MX Leader vs Arcobaleno vs Corsa Extra ride characteristics?
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I should have never sold that MXL fork I had. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
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The point being that tubing type has to be weighed together with and not independent of fit and geo. Last edited by lhuerta; 01-28-2016 at 04:33 PM. |
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Sweet graphic. That's actually pretty helpful.
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IME, I have owned both a 56cm Corsa (racing geo) and a 56cm Century TSX, because of my body dimensions (long femurs) the century geo is a custom fit for me and the racing geo frame is not. I need a shorter stem on the racing geo frame to match reach and in order to match my setback measrement my saddle is pushed back further on the racing geo frame, negatively effecting my weight balance over the frame, and thus negatively effecting handling. They are both amazing bikes, but one fits me better then the other. Despite the same frame size....same frames with different geo yield different ride charteristics for different riders. Last edited by lhuerta; 01-29-2016 at 11:37 AM. |
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the fallacy of "century geometry"
this "century" geo diagram and the idea of changing one's position arbitarily for a certain bike is a ridiculous proposition.
why on earth would i take my position, for which i have developed tons of muscle memory, and change it arbitrarily and give away all that trained-in goodness?! my position is my position, full stop. if a frame has a slacker or steeper geometry than what i normally ride, then i have to adjust my saddle/stem to compensate so that i can achieve my position. if someone believes i should change my position, that's a completely different discussion. Last edited by wallymann; 01-29-2016 at 12:05 PM. |
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I think that's what Eddy is advocating, no?
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as if that guy knows *anything* about what it takes to be successful on the bike!
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