Originally Posted by
MarkN
Thank you for explaining, that's very helpful. Just one further question; What is the effect on bike handling of shifting the center of gravity forwards or backwards?
Some experts think that the weight on the front should be in the 42-45% range. Too much weight on the front can make the steering feel heavy - one reason I don't recommend nonsetback seatposts. Unless you're racing or descending mountains, the average person would never notice the difference. If you ride hairpin corners in the mountains, you will certainly notice a poor cornering bike.