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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
Weight distribution might have something to do with it, but I think it's mostly because today's bikes have different geometry. Less rake and steeper head tube angles make the bikes feel quicker, but aren't very friendly for no-hands.