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Old 04-05-2011, 09:46 AM   #1
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Seat Question
Why is it every time I see a pic of an old bike the seat is always all the way down?


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Old 04-05-2011, 12:16 PM   #2
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Because frames were taller.
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:08 PM   #3
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Yep, has a lot to do with the trend towards sloping and curved top-tubes these days.


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