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Kevan
05-27-2009, 09:43 AM
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/made-in-nyc-bicycles/

and...

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/not-just-present-at-work-but-presentable/?scp=1&sq=bicycle%20commuting&st=cse

Anyone have the answer for 15 across?

torquer
05-27-2009, 01:13 PM
Whats up with the jockey wheels on the BMW downhill bikes?
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/05/26/nyregion/26lensNYC.480.jpg
Is it because this discipline benefits from lower center of gravity (lower BB height), but needs clearance between chainrings and rocks and other trail hazards?
But do you need the jockey set-up on both sides?
http://www.brooklynmachineworks.com/site/images/racelink.jpg