I've got a Legolas, which has a higher BB than the typical Riv. It's a
great handling bike on the road, even on the long twisty descents near
RBW. I would say that BB height is only one factor in how a bike
handles, and one shouldn't put too much emphasis on a single factor.
Like Steve said, "if i
As I recall, the long twisty descents in the RBW vicinity are in part the
reason Grant prefers a low BB and designs his bikes accordingly. I like the
way Rivs handle but there's nothing wrong with a higher BB in a well-executed
bike, especially in rough terrain. If it suits you, I say ride it
My general sense is that those that speak highly of a low BB are
talking about high speed (obviously coasting) cornering, where being
able to control your line is key. Hence generous BB drop figures on
"stage race" geometry road bikes. Probably any reduction in high
speed cornering control you w
My two Riv fixed gears have bb heights of about 10.3 inches with the skinny
tires on them, and I don't have any problem with cornering, probably because
I am simply a cautious cornerer. But I remember the old Diamond Back mtb
fixie I had, shod with 27" Big Apples, that had a 12" high bb and cornere
Jim,
I have virtually the same road bike and cross bike (both made by Kelly
circa 1996), save BB height, cross bike is higher due to the tires and
geometry. I have done a ton of road riding on the cross bike as it was
my commuter for years as well as my crossrace bike. Road bike 73
degree paralle
I have a C-Dale Red Shred from 89 or 90 That I converted to a quaisi
road/trail bike and I've thought about parting ways with it, but it
goes where I point it, rides hands free and has all the braze-ons a
person needs. High BB and ugly as all get out but it rides and handles
nice. I have know idea
