Old 09-14-17, 05:49 AM
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Doesn't really depend on the bike. In general a bit more weight on the front provided not too much is better for bicycles and motorcycles...and even cars with too much rear weight bias. Many amateurs ride with about a 60% rear / 40% front weight distribution. Stronger riders generally ride with more weight on the front of the bike which improves steering turn in, bike tracking and handling. The whole predicate of an endurance geometry with longer chainstays and more laided back head tube angle is to compensate for more rear wheel weight bias due to more upright riding position which puts more weight on the rear of the bike. This is why endurance geometry isn't simply an increase in head tube length which would degrade bike handling with less weight on the front wheel. A longer wheelbase helps greater rear wheel weight bias as does longer chainstays by proportionately moving weight and CG more forward.

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