on 8/11/04 12:18 AM, r cielec at teaat4p@yahoo.com wrote:
> So, why do people think / feel longer stay bikes (touring etc...) are more
> sluggish than shorter stay bikes (race)? Wind-up, less agile.... Wheel base
> and rake should not affect acceleration, should it?
Most longer chainstay bikes have a more laid-back geometry. I suspect that the slower handling contributes to the perception that the bike is more sluggish. It would be interesting to try a long-stay bike that has a crit geometry to see how that feels.
Todd Kuzma
Heron Bicycles
Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery
LaSalle, IL
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