Houseface Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 hey guys, i've seen all the frames around and stuff, what is the difference/disadvantages/advantages with high/low bb? any suggestions for a more static kind of rider? thanks, steve. :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HargrovesToby Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 hiya mate, it depends what your into, for UCI style riding you want a higher bb as it raises the bb off the floor a bit more. This pushed your pelvis higher and so makes the bike more stable on the rear wheel which combined with short chainstays makes a bike awsome. i ride a KOT ms2 with a plus 55 bb heigt and i ride UCI and the bb rise gives me more clearance as your not allowed to toutch the bash on anything. a lower BB makes the bike harder on the rear wheel as it puts your weight further down through the bike. hope it helps!! toby :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 so is there anything good about low bb? and also would a zona zip bb height be good for static? thanks, steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) it depends what your into, for UCI style riding you want a higher bb thats the biggest load of bullshit ive ever heard... some of worlds best uci riders ride with 0 bottom brackets.. or +10 +20.... its only vinco and vince... i compete all over the world riding uci events and i hardly ever see a rider with a bottom bracket as high as +55.. (part from vince and vinco).. most are either 0,+10 or +20 Edited October 3, 2005 by aust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich@DMR Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 hey guys, i've seen all the frames around and stuff, what is the difference/disadvantages/advantages with high/low bb? any suggestions for a more static kind of rider? thanks, steve. :turned: A high BB will make the back end come up real quick. A low BB will create improved stabillity. Especially on the back wheel. It's a ballance. Stabillity over adjility (And clearance if your picky) What is the perfect hight? Only you can answer that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 thanks man, i'll keep that in mind, steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Its just a way of affecting the geometry like a long chain stay, or longer top tube....... it will make a difference just ride the bikes and make a ballenced idea of what you like, i ride a pikey saracen so arn't too bothered to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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