Frame Nomenclature

[NICHOLAS MOHAT]

I know this might stir the kettle to a boiling point. But why does CruzBike refer to their frame configuration as MBB. I own a FlevoBike which other than european homebuilt pythons and the elusive Chinkara was the only commercially available MBB bike built. MBB bikes are notoriously difficult to ride. The CruzBike appears to have a traditional head tube which would alleviate the difficulty in riding a true MBB frame. I presently ride a Bachetta CA 2.0 which I'm extremely happy with. But am interested in purchasing a used Vendetta..

 

[LarryOz]

Hi Nicholas - I sent you a PM If you can't find it, email me at larryoslund@gmail.com

 

[Andrew Wilson]

here's a pretty good definition
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=78986

 

[NICHOLAS MOHAT]

Thanks...The illustration within the BROL post is the most clear description of the various frame configurations I've seen to date. The acronym MBB is more appropriate to a CruzBike as traditionally the bottom bracket contained the crankset which in the case of a Cruzbike is below (or at the bottom of the steering head). The bottom bracket on a Flevo is above the pivot or steering head...
Sorry .... just rationalizing the terminology out loud...