tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557049307329791069.post8107256019056183933..comments2024-01-16T12:56:12.542-05:00Comments on Bikeville thoughts: My Hanford during PBPbikevillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02711760371467875390noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557049307329791069.post-91358860725144821062011-09-16T08:45:05.579-04:002011-09-16T08:45:05.579-04:00the stem pictured is just a temporary one as I am ...the stem pictured is just a temporary one as I am waiting to have one built. It has been an evolutionary upward turn, as my previous bikes had lower conventional looking stems. Over the past year, I have found myself raising it up. I am not sure yet where it will end up, but I do know my position on PBP was very comfortable with no aches or pains. <br />and I do prefer a slightly smaller frame over a larger one.bikevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711760371467875390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557049307329791069.post-88128907314461226842011-09-03T20:48:02.538-04:002011-09-03T20:48:02.538-04:00In designing the Hanford, what was the thinking be...In designing the Hanford, what was the thinking behind the stem angle? Was it to keep the frame compact for travel?<br /><br />Why not up the seat tube and head tube while decreasing post exposure and standover clearance in order to use a flatter stem?<br /><br />Just curious... either way the bike looks great.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495396600774625902noreply@blogger.com