Originally Posted by
CMC SanDiego
I find that bikes are a lot more stable with lower bottom brackets, I don't know if its a function of there being a lower center of gravity during pedaling (or if that even makes sense) but cornering, riding hands free, and just over-all stability seem to be related. I know that having your load lower on a loaded touring bike improves handling, and always figured it was the same principle.
CMC
Is there a chart or something of what older touring stuff had the lowest BBs? I think my Raleigh USA (Alyeska) has one of the longer chainstays then available, which seems to be brilliant for comfort, but I often feel that the BB is a bit high.
Speaking of '80s-ish touringey stuff, I've been eying VO's new "Campeur" frame lately. Seems like it'd ride similarly to my bike while adding niceties like high-stack headset, kickstand plate, seat tube bottle mounts, and I think a lower BB height as well.