How bike geometry affects ride performance
06/12/06 11:51 PM (67.169.228.138)
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I for one (hoping I'm not alone) would like a forum that discusses how bike geometry. For example, how wheel weight and stiffness difference translate into how a bike feels. Another example is how differences in trail affect the feel of how quickly and easily a bike seems to make turns. Another example is the change in ride quality when chainstays are lengthened versus the bikes with the rear wheel tight up against a shaped seat tube.
Another part of the discussion could concern the compromises that go into setting up the geometry of a bike. I'm interested in this as I have direct experience in having had two full custom Calfee Tetra Pros, the main difference is my second one having a slacker head tube angle to eliminate toe overlap, which resulted in slightly longer trail. This gives my current bike a bit of understeer which I happen to like more than the neutral steering I used to have.
I would like the input of everyone who has gained knowledge of the performance variation geometry differences caused.
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