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>Any comments, platitudes, lame metaphors?

I rode an Otis Guy frame W/beam and old steel "Frankenstem".  The ride is
more isolated than a rigid bike, this can make you feel a little cautious until
you get used to it.  I also had to learn to sit down and pedal when I wanted 
to stand up and coast.

You do notice that your feet aren't suspended, but the sensation wasn't really
too noticable.  You also notice that the distance between the seat and pedals
changes as you ride.

An advantage of the beam is that the rear triangle is rigid, so no loss when
you stand and hammer up hills.  I hear a lot of "real" suspension bikes give
you some rear wheel steering when you jump on the pedals.  To be fair, it 
seems this has been addressed pretty well in the '93 models.

Another (potential) advantage is that there are no moving parts.  I have no
Idea how log the beams last though.

I can tell you more when my Salisbury beam bike gets built.

Greg

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