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The main frame is a twin-spar job almost identical to the Cronos, made from | The main frame is a twin-spar job almost identical to the Cronos, made from | ||
steel rather than the | steel rather than the aluminum used by Gileras teeny-market 125cc rivals from | ||
Aprilia and Cagiva. The frame contributes a mere 22lb to the CXs 264lb dry | Aprilia and Cagiva. The frame contributes a mere 22lb to the CXs 264lb dry | ||
weight, even so, and holds an single-sided alloy rear arm operating a vertical | weight, even so, and holds an single-sided alloy rear arm operating a vertical | ||
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A series of articulated alloy rods connects the main arm to what is effectively | A series of articulated alloy rods connects the main arm to what is effectively | ||
the bottom yoke, to operate the steering. The 17-inch front wheel, like the | the bottom yoke, to operate the steering. The 17-inch front wheel, like the | ||
similar-diameter rear, is a curved | similar-diameter rear, is a curved aluminum disc that from the right side looks | ||
solid apart from a series of slots near its rim. It holds a single 300mm steel | solid apart from a series of slots near its rim. It holds a single 300mm steel | ||
brake disc, gripped by a twin- piston Grimeca caliper, and wears a low-profile | brake disc, gripped by a twin- piston Grimeca caliper, and wears a low-profile | ||
Michelin Hi-Sport radial | Michelin Hi-Sport radial tire. | ||
Needless to say, the whole thing looks the absolute, Crufts-award-winning, dogs | Needless to say, the whole thing looks the absolute, Crufts-award-winning, dogs | ||
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its hard to measure because this depends on the position of the linkage system. | its hard to measure because this depends on the position of the linkage system. | ||
If we wanted to save more weight we could design a special front wheel, or use | If we wanted to save more weight we could design a special front wheel, or use | ||
magnesium instead of | magnesium instead of aluminum. | ||
As well as the improved ease of wheel removal, Bacchi mentioned a further asset | As well as the improved ease of wheel removal, Bacchi mentioned a further asset | ||
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In the absence of twin fork legs, the yoke is triangular only because it holds | In the absence of twin fork legs, the yoke is triangular only because it holds | ||
the narrow handlebars. Theres plenty of steering lock; so much so that the | the narrow handlebars. Theres plenty of steering lock; so much so that the tire | ||
fouled the fairing slightly on full-turn. The footpegs are high and rearset, and | fouled the fairing slightly on full-turn. The footpegs are high and rearset, and | ||
the thinly-padded seat completes a singleminded riding position. A touch of the | the thinly-padded seat completes a singleminded riding position. A touch of the | ||