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After much research, analysis, and varying opinions we have decided to change things up a bit and add a new class to the mix. See how things go and also keep the content fresh

With much excitement we would like to unveil that for the final build off of 2024 we will be rolling out the STBO (step thru build off) for all you drop tube fans! As long as it is a traditional step thru or ladies bike. Factory built or from scratch. On road, off road, whatever. No restrictions other than the frame design having that traditional dropped tube to clear your ladies dress or vicker robe :21:

***** These rules are a work in progress and not official (6/17/24)
***** We reserve the right to amend them prior to competition and posting them in their final form

STBO - STEP THRU BUILD OFF
  • Frame must be a "traditional" step thru (commonly referred to as a ladies frame) in the end configuration (no gender benders to high bar/male)
    • Final say in eligibility will be handled by staff
  • Anything else goes
    • From the factory or scratch built

MBBO - MUSCLE BIKE BUILD OFF
  • Must meet at least 2 of the following 3 criteria to be considered a Muscle Bike

  • Rear tire larger than the front. (Wider or taller or both)
  • Banana /Polo seat
  • Muscle bike appropriate bars.(Apehangers, Butterfly, Rams Horns, steering wheels, or any other weird variants, etc)
***** Other standard rules will apply








Jan-Mar : build-off - ORBO & SWBO

Apr : off

May-July : annual RRBBO - class 1/class 2

Aug : off

Sept-Nov : build-off - MBBO & STBO

Dec : off
 
This is for the Sept-Nov 2024 build off correct?
 
Is a Mixte frame considered a step thru?
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Must be a step THRU by design. We realize that many ladies frame blur this


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Good 👍

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Good 👍



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Not good 👎🏻 This is a step over design


If the top tube intersects with the seat tube in the bottom half you are within the spirit of the competition
 
MattiThundrrr said:
To add clarity, perhaps "flipped configuration" should be mentioned specifically View attachment 270062
^AlienFire:inlove:
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Seeing how it has straight bar and has lost its step through configuration it would be know
STBO - STEP THRU BUILD OFF
Frame must be a "traditional" step thru (commonly referred to as a ladies frame) in the end configuration (no gender benders to high bar/male)
 
ingola said:
Seeing how it has straight bar and has lost its step through configuration it would be know
STBO - STEP THRU BUILD OFF
Frame must be a "traditional" step thru (commonly referred to as a ladies frame) in the end configuration (no gender benders to high bar/male)
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It's still a step thru. Ya just gotta step under instead of over...
 
ingola said:
no gender benders to high bar/male
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It is still a traditional step through frame. Nothing changed to the frame except BB and seat location. I just figured it was a good idea to include "flippers" here so that people don't try to make wiggle room. Carl is joking, someone else might take it seriously
GuitarlCarl said:
It's still a step thru. Ya just gotta step under instead of over...
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My first thought when I saw "Step Through BO" was to flip that blue Schwinn step through ATB in my pile, but I reread the rules. Yes, it's stated, but not explicitly. Better to have it settled before it becomes an issue
 
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