what's the hole in the frame for BMC SLR?
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well, probably the company line is that it is for stiffness, muck like a gusset on a BMX bike. However, one would think vertical compliance would be more important in this zone.
and my humorous reason is that, being a swiss bike, a nice wedge of emantaller can be inserted there which not only gives a delicious after ride snack (albeit, non-vegan) but also fine dampening properties much like the Specialized Zerts Inserts.
and the real reason, me thinks, is it is just brand differentiation (markeiting).
and my humorous reason is that, being a swiss bike, a nice wedge of emantaller can be inserted there which not only gives a delicious after ride snack (albeit, non-vegan) but also fine dampening properties much like the Specialized Zerts Inserts.
and the real reason, me thinks, is it is just brand differentiation (markeiting).
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If you go back to the mid 2000's BMC's, they had huge machined alloy lug clusters, to make them standout.
The hole in the later ones probably served no purpose, other than is a brand trait, a bit like GT's triple triangle and so on.
A straight tube is lighter than 2, so ditch 1 and you make next years improvements
The hole in the later ones probably served no purpose, other than is a brand trait, a bit like GT's triple triangle and so on.
A straight tube is lighter than 2, so ditch 1 and you make next years improvements
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