Basically my neon snapped into two pieces whilst riding last night, so now in the line for a new frame.
The geo of my neon was:
Wheelbase: 1035mm
Chainstay Length: 350mm
BB Rise: 75mm
Head Angle: 70 degrees
Centre of BB shell to top centre of head tube: 620mm (24.4")
Looking at getting a rock man Auden 4,
Geometry
Wheelbase: 1020mm
Chainstay Length: 350mm
BB Rise: +85mm
Head Angle: 71 degrees
Centre of BB shell to top centre of head tube: 610mm (24")
What would be the difference between the bikes when riding? As I found gapping fine on the neon, but start to struggle when going to back up things 40" plus. Can someone please explain the different geos and what's the difference between having a higher bb rise and slacker/tighter head angle etc.
Mainly ride street with the occasional bit of natural.
Also any suggestions on other frames would be good,
Thanks in advance, Frazer