My Bike [My Wife's] Design: Short Wheel Base Steering: Above Seat Wheelbase: 39" [36"] Seat Height: 25" [22"] BB Height: 26" [23"] Head Tube Angle: 73 deg Seat Back Angle: 50 deg (adjustable) Weight: about 35 lb Frame: CrMo Fork: CrMo Track Fork Blades Construction: TIG [Fillet Brazed] Seat: "Easy Racer" Molded Kevlar Seat: "Easy Racer" Molded Kevlar Deraileurs: Shimano 6sp [7sp] Freewheel + Triple Crank Rear Wheel: Phil Wood Hub - 20" 406 rim Front Wheel: Phil Wood Hub - 20" 406 rim [17" Moulton] Tires: 20x1.75 - Tioga Comp ST [front Moulton 17"x1 1/4] Crank: Specialized Tandem Crank Brakes: Cantilever Paint: Powder Coat, Blue [Cranberry] Rider Adjustment: Seat Tilt + Boom

(1) The fork rake was determined using a test fork which had adjustable rake. The bikes were riden for a few weeks adjusting the rake for handling and personal taste. The rake was then measured and permanent forks built.

(2) Most shifting is done with the Sachs 3x7. However, a triple crank is installed to obtain high gears and extreme low gears for touring. Chain rings are shifted by hand when stopped or, with dexterity, while riding. With this arrangement good spacing is obtained from a low gear of around 15 gear inches to a high of 125 gear inches.

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