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Post by Longy on Feb 21, 2005 12:09:45 GMT
I was chatting to a downhill mountain bike builder last night and had a conversation about G Bikes. I wondered what the rake angle of the front forks are like on current G Bikes, does more intense rake give a more stable ride compared to a standard bmx and mountain bike rake.
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Post by Fast Eddie on Feb 23, 2005 18:18:29 GMT
i think increasing the rake (flipped frames etc..) is a very bad idea for several reasons
the front end becomes far less stable and much more susceptible to "speed wobbles." when some hard braking is necessary at speeds in excess of 50mph it is extremely difficult to handle the front end and keep it steady. i know this from racing an IGSA world cup events on a flipped frame. since most guys dont build their bike right, their handlebars end up supporting some of the riders weight making it even more unsteady. the handle bars are only a place to put the brake levers, more and more guys are riding one handed in the straights to be more aero. with a flipped frame some guys use wider handlebars to give the leverage needed to keep the front end uner control, but that messes up their race tuck and their arms and chest act like an air scoop. the hands have to be as close together as possible to be aero. i have heard the argument that drag bikes increase the rake on the front end. these bikes only go straight, they dont have to deal w/ hard turning or breaking to set up for a turn. ever road a chopper? did you notice the way it handled? nuff said!!! fast eddie outty
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Post by Longy on Feb 23, 2005 18:50:02 GMT
Eddie thats exactly want i wanted to know cheers mate ;D
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