Yep, frame size and design flexibility. One lug to rule them all. Aesthetically I do prefer the classic seat stay capped and brazed to the side of the seat lug design, but I like the new lug just fine too.
On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 11:57:28 AM UTC-7, S wrote: > > In addition to the advantages Ryan mentions, I suppose another advantage > of the ball-and-socket lug is that it allows Grant to use the same lug on > different bikes and to tweak the rear end on existing models, all without > having to design and pay for a new lug each time. > > I don't like the looks of the ball and socket lug either, I think it looks > sort of clunky, but developing and casting new lugs is super expensive, and > if I am right about the flexibility it affords, then I can't argue with the > design on practical grounds. > On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 8:19:13 PM UTC-7 Scott McLain wrote: > >> I am curious to see what other's think of the new ball-in-socket seat >> tube lug that has now found its way on to all Riv bikes. I don't like it. >> I don't know why or why not. I hate to be critical of our good brothers >> and sisters at Riv. I just love the old school lugs. I would be >> interested to know how much money is saved going with the ball in socket >> lug and not using a bottom bracket lug. Anyone know more about it? >> >> Scott >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a4efbb8d-9f91-458f-8861-07557b4d50e2o%40googlegroups.com.
