Originally Posted by
chaadster
RPP,
Perhaps sizing up would mitigate the effect of the 74º head tube angle, but I think the quickness is a result of the geometry, not the front weighting, although you are correct that I'm short torsoed/long legged (and top heavy, i.e. fat, to boot!). Overall the ride is perfect, and sizing up presented not only a too long TT/reach scenario (I'm running a 100mm stem now), but gives a longer wheelbase which was not attractive to me. I like how I'm balanced on this bike in the saddle now, and it handles like a razor.
Actually I was more interested in the academic question of what the effect of the larger frame size would be on out-of-the saddle handling than in sowing seeds of dissatisfaction in your mind. I'm really pleased you are so fond of the Venturi just the way it is. I'm still riding some steel in my mix of bikes and wouldn't trade it, so I know whereof you speak. I was just wondering about the handling issue you brought up is all.
Enjoy for many years to come.