I have a CX bike which I mostly ride on pavement. This has a 60mm BB drop, compared to 74mm on my other bike (a light tourer), and I've noticed it feels less confident (or at I least I do!) when cornering at speed. The whole bike just feels a lot higher, and less attached to the road on the curves. Tires are 35mm Schwalbe Marathon Supremes, which are semi-slick. I have noticed that these will skid fairly readily if I lock up the rear wheel with my (hydro disk) brakes at moderate speeds, but this could be perfectly normal with any tire.

Is the less secure sensation just a psychological reaction to the increased height above the road, or is it really going to be less stable?

Should I modify my cornering technique in any way to compensate for the higher BB, or just slow down until I feel comfortable?

I am trying to sit a little further back in the corner, ensure I am actually seated (to prevent the rear wheel losing traction), and try to put most of my weight on the outside pedal with the heel down.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

John