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The Knock Block allows for a straight, and therefore stronger downtube,
allowing for an improved strength to weight ratio. This video explains it
further. There doesn't seem to be any downside riding the bike.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR0ClsDgck>
Feb. 20, 2017, 11:18 a.m. - Cam McRae
#!markdown The Knock Block allows for a straight, and therefore stronger downtube, allowing for an improved strength to weight ratio. This video explains it further. There doesn't seem to be any downside riding the bike. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR0ClsDgck>