LordMersey Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I really need someone to explain geo to me! I know what it stands for but then its just numbers to me!could use your help!ThanksJack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Every difference affects the ride of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 There's info in the Wiki or just from searching, pretty much. Basically, for pretty much every aspect of geometry, shorter = twitchier, longer = more stable. e.g. chainstays: Shorter means it's more 'flicky', but obviously less stable. Shorter wheelbase = twitchier, more 'nimble', longer wheelbase = more stable. Difference comes in BB - higher BB = twitchier and more weight over the front, lower BB = more stable. Steeper head angle = faster steering, more biased towards front wheel stuff, slacker head angle = more stable, slower steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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