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Old 08-11-08 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nessism
One small Nessism I'll though out is somewhat controversial; I contend that a bike with a low bottom bracket will steer faster than one with a higher BB. The low BB lowers the center of gravity and moves said CG closer to the roll axis of the bike - thus making it easier to turn and lean.

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I don't think that's controversial at all. Most directional changes are made (initiated) via weight shifts, so if your CG is lower, you have a much shorter 'pendulum' which means less movement is required to create the same lean angle.
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