Joy of flex
Apr 21, 2021
3 minutes
Words SAM CHALLIS
Photography
ROB MILTON
Everyone wants more comfort, but adding vertical flex into a rigid frame is a difficult thing to do without compromising other areas like lateral stiffness, weight or aerodynamics.
A stiff bike is a fast bike, so when it comes to adding in comfort, manufacturers and riders are obliged to look at areas beyond the frame, such as tyres or special suspension devices. Or seatposts.
Being a simple
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