Old 09-10-10 | 08:39 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

As nhluhr explained, the increased length will in effect slacken the headtube angle and increase trail while the increased rake will reduce trail so the two effects will tend to compensate for each other. I expect the net effect will be relatively minor and you will get used to the bike's handling fairly easily.
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