Originally Posted by
MikeWMass
I question this.
In the picture in post #22, the majority of the weight is behind the steerer, which should have the opposite efffect; but I will bet the bike could be ridden no hands.
I think the other effects are the relevant ones.
I agree with this.
The real reason this is contentious is because the cycling culture is incredibly conservative with regards to what a bike is. Especially the roadies.
You can flip the stem backwards and slam the seat on a bike that’s too big if you want.
Will it look ridiculous? Yes. But it will ride fine.