tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post5758193517791970402..comments2023-10-17T05:53:50.048-06:00Comments on Pondero: Pair O' Country BikesPonderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-90449491651367159002009-03-04T20:59:00.000-06:002009-03-04T20:59:00.000-06:00It's a little early to discuss in detail. I'll re...It's a little early to discuss in detail. I'll reply by saying that my intent was to have a pair of bikes that are very different so that I can enjoy the contrasts. The fundamental difference (besides gearing)was to be the low trail, front-loader approach of the Kogswell as compared to the higher trail, rear loader approach of the Rivendell. I absolutely can feel a difference and it is similar to that described by Jan Heine in Bicycle Quarterly. Still, I need more miles on the Rivendell and a few back-to-back rides to be more specific.<BR/><BR/>In my ideal (over-simplified) world, I will be able to pick a favorite and pick one to keep. Somehow, that doesn't seem likely.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-26784697857949471922009-03-04T17:42:00.000-06:002009-03-04T17:42:00.000-06:00Any insight yet about comparative ride qualities? ...Any insight yet about comparative ride qualities? I certainly notice significant differences between the Bleriot and the LHT or the Crosscheck, but your 2 country bikes would seemingly be more similar. Or maybe not.<BR/><BR/>And yes, what pays for the bikes keeps us from riding them. My meager tennis salary *does* help fund my fun, but today's 50F and sun held for a practice instead of a 20m commute home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com