Tom Sherman wrote:
>
> Why would shorter cranks (for a given rider) being ideal on a re***bent
> compared to an upright be a shortcoming?
It's not the absolute crank length, it's the (implied) relative
inability to deal with varying loads and speeds by cranking slower or
faster.
If A.K. has to use closely spaced gears to cope with short cranks, and
short cranks to cope with feet-forward riding position, that seems
like a shortcoming. Everyone from little kids on their first bikes
to Olympic champions on incredibly exotic track machines seems to be
able to pedal slower to go slower, faster to go faster.
> >http://chalo.org
>
> I liked the picture of the big wheel with the fluffy kitty in the seat
> better.
A bit down the page, you'll find a picture of Mama Chicken along with
another of my bikes. Here's a direct link:
http://datribean.com/chalo/images/sidewinder1.jpg
You'll have to content yourself with that for the time being.
Chalo
