mtbr
12-23-04, 07:38 PM
what is a good geometry for urban assau :rolleyes: lt??
Mountain Biking - good geometry for urban assualt
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Maelstrom
12-23-04, 07:45 PM
hehe there is that urban assult.
I like a steeper bike with short chain stay. 16.5 in chainstay, 68 to 69 degree HA with a 5in fork. I also need a long tt so 24 suits me. And REALLY short. I ride a 15" tall bike.
I like a steeper bike with short chain stay. 16.5 in chainstay, 68 to 69 degree HA with a 5in fork. I also need a long tt so 24 suits me. And REALLY short. I ride a 15" tall bike.
mtbr
12-23-04, 07:50 PM
whats wrong with the fraze 'urban assault'
Maelstrom
12-23-04, 07:52 PM
Nothing. Just haven't heard it in ages. :)...
Some people prefer a really slack Angle urban bike almost as slack as 66 degree. I just find those bikes very difficult to ride.
Some people prefer a really slack Angle urban bike almost as slack as 66 degree. I just find those bikes very difficult to ride.
mtbr
12-23-04, 07:54 PM
thanks for the info
Bike_13
12-23-04, 08:52 PM
Yeah, find a super overbuilt XC geometry. It'll steer fast, and in urban you are not often caught in a situations where a steep will puch you into endo.
Santa Cruz Chameleon.
Santa Cruz Chameleon.
phantomcow2
12-23-04, 09:07 PM
What is the advantage of having such a small frame? I see some kids at school who have these frames that must be like 13 or 14 inches and it looks ridiculous a 6 foot kid riding it. I know it makes you steer faster but is there anything else?
Maelstrom
12-23-04, 09:22 PM
Bunny hop higher, more control, less chance of hitting the junk. Lots of reasons. Same reasons why fr and dh biks are usually smallish
chris_krueger
12-24-04, 09:53 AM
If the bike is smaller in relation to rider, said rider can control or "throw around" the bike much easier and in a more controlled mannor.
hooligan
12-24-04, 11:00 AM
YEs. Not only that, it is easier to do so, in stunts and such. Also, manuevering is so much easier because you can shove your weight into that corner and your bike will flow through the corner at high speeds.
hooligan
12-24-04, 11:01 AM
Also, wheelies and manuals are easier to pull as there is more leverage for you to shift your weight back.
phantomcow2
12-24-04, 11:40 AM
well i guess that stuff isnt for me. I like a big frame where i can go fast :)
hebrew_rider
12-24-04, 01:31 PM
go for a santa cruz jackal. it just came out, and is designed for dirt jumping and street."Urban" if you will...