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Originally Posted by tfahrner
...while you can get used to it, i've seen many a-b tests with people new to these bikes who find much, much lower trail (like ~25mm) to be much easier, particularly at low speeds (think hills and squirming kids). steepen head angle?

...if you're wanting to see these in the world, i think you should offer them complete (and separable), shippable within UPS max dimensions ($) rather than having to go freight ($$$).
Haven't decided on head-tube angle yet. While it's important for this bike to be stable feeling, we're aiming for work use. Maneuverability and responsiveness is priority. We'll see. Perhaps two different models.

New rear "ends" are in the works. These will be UPSable, happy to say.
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