I don't really know anything about bike geometry, but I
used http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/trailcalc.php to do some calculations
of trail for some bikes. For comparison, I used a tire width of 45mm. These
are all 700c wheel bikes.
56 surly lht (700c): 70mm
19 marin muirwoods 29er: 66mm
54
I looked into this when I wrecked my Saluki fork... I discussed it with Rob at
OAC and Chris Bishop of Bishop Bikes... They both felt like the HT/ST angles
weren't ideal for a LT fork. Not sure if it was more of an excess of caution
or an understanding that it wasn't a good call. My frame is
Since the frame isn't made as a 650b bike though, wouldn't it never really
handle like a true 650b AHH bike, if there were to be such a thing?
I know the top tube is going to lose some tilt as the front end drops due
to the LT fork, as I think I read about this happening in the BQ mag once
when
Rene had low trail/neutral forks made for her Atlantis and Hunkypillar. As
far as I know it was nothing but love for the experience. I've been curious
about this for my Saluki as well.
-J
On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:44:24 AM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote:
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> I was curious if anyone on the
I saw that after Bob built the new fork that it was lower trail.I've
seen and heard of Atlantis's, Hunqa, and Rams with replacement low trail
forks too.
The 700C model is a better option than the 650B model because of the
steeper fork rake IMO. But YMMV.
~mike
On Thursday, November
Kieran,
I didn't even consider that Chris's AHH had a new LT fork. Calling Chris!!
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein
http://velocipeedemusings.com/
On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Kieran J wrote:
> I believe listmember Chri
I believe listmember Chris Chen had his damaged Hilsen rebuilt with a
custom low-trail fork.
Not sure if he has since reported on its resulting riding characteristics.
KJ
On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 9:44:24 AM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote:
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> I was curious if anyone on the list had ever rep
+1 on the curious side.
On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:44:24 AM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> I was curious if anyone on the list had ever replaced the stock AHH fork
> with a lower trail fork to change the handling? If you have, what was your
> experience? I have a 61cm AHH and love it