Originally Posted by dutret
I don't agree that you have better traction and your argument for why you do is the most non-sensical one yet(and that is saying alot.)
Not that his argument made any sense, but your argument doesn't make any sense either.
Originally Posted by dutret
-weight distribution is determined by geometry not drive train.
-Wheelie ease is determined by gearing, geometry and possibly suspension.
When you wheelie all the weight is on the rear wheel. The geometry of the bike obviously doesn't change (unless you're riding a transformer). You also can't wheelie without driving the wheels. Therefore, the weight distribution must depend on the drive train.
Originally Posted by dutret
-even if it was as you say weight distributed over the front wheel is worse for traction in most situations.
This is your only valid point and the reason why his argument doesn't make any sense.
Originally Posted by dutret
-Drive train has no bearing on traction, weight distribution, tires and the ground do.
This can't possibly be true. Maximal traction is achieved by maintaining static friction between the tires and the ground (ie not skidding). Additional feedback to the rider helps the rider to maintain static friction. A drivetrain that kicks back provides additional feedback to the rider. Therefore, drivetrain does have a bearing on traction.
For the engineers out there, it's the difference between an openloop and a closedloop control system.
Now, whether or not this feedback affects traction significantly is a different story, but it definitely affects traction.