Thread: A stable bike?
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Old 06-07-12 | 01:02 PM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike

all else being equal less rake equals more trail equals more stable bike.

It appears that your Allez likely has fork rake of 43-45mm depending on the frame size.

You could switch it out to a fork with 40mm of rake (and the same axel to crown height) and see if you like it better.
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