trail

[Gerrit Van Wijk]

Just curious. Would there be a difference in handling and feel between two bikes with the same trail
but say; one bike with a steep 74 degrees steer angle and a moderate forkrake and another bike with
a relaxed 69 degrees steer angle and a lot of forkrake?

 

[David Kunz]

KBH wrote:
> I've wondered the same thing myself. I suppose there would be a difference in weight distribution
> at least, which could affect handling to some degree.
>
>
> "gerrit van wijk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>Just curious. Would there be a difference in handling and feel between two bikes with the same
>>trail but say; one bike with a steep 74 degrees steer angle and a moderate forkrake and another
>>bike with a relaxed 69 degrees steer angle
>
> and
>
>>a lot of forkrake?

Most definately. The closer to vertical, the more sensitive it is to "input" and also the easier it
is to go over it. I like a steep rake for trails -- I just learned to keep my weight back when
necessary .

David

 

[Kbh]

I've wondered the same thing myself. I suppose there would be a difference in weight distribution at
least, which could affect handling to some degree.

"gerrit van wijk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just curious. Would there be a difference in handling and feel between two bikes with the same
> trail but say; one bike with a steep 74 degrees steer angle and a moderate forkrake and another
> bike with a relaxed 69 degrees steer angle
and
> a lot of forkrake?
>
>
>