A longer wheelbase will make very little difference in handling except at very low speeds. The longer wheelbase will take a bit more space to make when making a big change in direction.
A more layer back head tube angle will increase steering trail helping the bike maintain a straight path. A bike with more trail will feel more stable but not turn as quickly.
Increasing fork rake offset will decrease trail, decreasing rake offset will increase trail.
Last edited by Al1943; 09-24-12 at 04:30 PM.