Crank Forward Frame designs came about because there were enough people ,
who were Insecure if they could not stop, still in the saddle, and, Like a Motor Bike, put a foot down.
Example :
http://www.trekbicyclesuperstore.com...s-193035-1.htm
Higher BB and 73 degree seat angle and I have to shift my weight to one pedal and get off the saddle,
and put a foot down, on my Bike Friday Pocket Llama , but not my lower BB Brompton..
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