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Originally Posted by Jaytron
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html#rake - Explains what Rake is, which affects Trail
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_tp-z.html#trail - Explains what trail is.

Setback is how much a post is well... set back from the center of the seat tube. How much you need will vary, according to your bike and fitment needs.
The rake is the distance between the steering axis and the front wheel axle.
Then trail is the distance between the center of the wheel axle and steering axis at the surface (on the ground).

Right?

I understand what they are, but don't understand what I need, higher or lower rake. And what the benefits would be.
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