I have no reason to whine about this except that it bugs my eye....but I WISH my 47 Aurora had a horizontal top tube...
Logistically...it's great to have such an open stand over space...and when I'm riding it it matters not because it seems to fit me very well...
I think I understand that it has to do with being able to use larger tires on a smaller bike? Izzat right?
there......i said it...
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06-04-2008, 03:29 PM #1
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top tube whine
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06-04-2008, 04:03 PM #2
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I have a sloped top tube on my custom Luna. I chose it so that the bike would fit me extra well. So because of that I really like it.
I've decided the sloping top tube is like a little Arabian filly's arched neck....full of spirit and getting ready to rear up and go racing forward!
I've 'bonded' with my sloping top tube.
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06-04-2008, 04:19 PM #3
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It has to do with both fitting the bike to bigger wheels and making it more comfortable for you. Could you stand over it if it went straight across?
for me, from an artistic point of view, i wish my top tube was horizontal too. But i get over it easily enough when i'm on the bike!
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06-04-2008, 04:31 PM #4
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nice, Lisa
and U R right Mimi...
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06-04-2008, 05:23 PM #5
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Oh my, your Aurora is so fabulous looking!
I love that root beer/cream/black combo, and with the dark brown saddle.....mmmmmmmLisa
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06-04-2008, 05:55 PM #6
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I agree, that is a beautiful bike. I considered those colors!
I think it looks fantastic!
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06-04-2008, 06:02 PM #7
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Why I like a sloping top tube-
easier to get on the bike
What I don't like-
I can't rest my knee/thigh against it.
I am SO loving this bike
2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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