I'm entirely agnostic, no, check that, entirely enthusiastic about different geometries and how they feel. I just see them as different, none better or worse. And I wonder why people like riding the same thing day in, day out. (Yes, you can take that any way you want.)
Agreed. My bikes tend to be low trail with a handlebar bag up front, but in summertime, with no fenders needed in the PNW, it's fun to take out my mid-trail, no fender racy bike out for a quick ride.
Originally Posted by
USAZorro
Fork rake/fork geometry has an effect on how far forward the front wheel sticks out. You could make a bike with 72 degree angles handle nearly the same as a bike with 73 degree angles (and vice-versa), by changing out forks. (this presumes similar distance between wheels. weight distribution, etc). Gugie is really good at explaining this.
I think you just did a great job of explaining it in a nutshell. For the full version, read
Tom Matchak's article.
Originally Posted by
Phamilton
I will say that the bike with the slack angles is a little harder to get to turn. I thought it may have been the headset and overhauled it a couple months ago. I will measure the trail for each bike and post after I get home today.