tight switchbacks long wheelbase vs wheel size vs chainstay length vs seat angle – Page 2 – Bike Forum

Lester · 2015-06-18T06:05:25Z

trying to get my head around tight switchbacks,on bigger wheel bikes is it only the longer wheelbase making it harder to turn, or a combination of all of the above? for example i have a L mega 26inch with wheel base of 1188 and chain stays of 440, i also have a L mega tr 650B with wheel base of 1160 and chain stays of 430, i am sure that the 650B turns tighter. is there more to it than just wheelbase, will somebody cleverer than me explain it better please. ( getting ready for trip to the alps) cheers Lester

molgrips

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You do talk some absolute shite i'll give you that

And you don't?

Posted : 19/06/2015 8:04 am

boobs

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Where are the "alp like" switch-backs in Swinley? I'd love to find them

Posted : 19/06/2015 2:30 pm

Stevet1

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Watch Nico Vouilloz section in won't back down for how the embarrass the rest of a DH field at riding switchbacks.

Posted : 19/06/2015 2:38 pm

kudos100

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Where are the "alp like" switch-backs in Swinley? I'd love to find them

You haven't found them? They are on baby maker and labyrinth! Just like riding champery in the alps 😆

Posted : 19/06/2015 3:17 pm

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