I hear you, but last time I brought up RAD, it wasn't received well. I wasn't involved with the forums when Lee's stuff was coming out...
I hear you, but last time I brought up RAD, it wasn't received well. I wasn't involved with the forums when Lee's stuff was coming out so I don't know the history of how well his work has been received or what not. I still think people will start paying more attention to rad or rider triangle or whatever is en vogue, just don't call it RAD lol.
From my bikes, I noticed that i've naturally settled between 56-58 degrees - favoring ~57 with my most recent enduro bike.
With F/R ratio, I find short chainstay bikes better to ride when the wheelbase is longer, but i think this is confounded with stack. As long as im riding a RAD angle and distance that's comfortable to me, I find it easy to adjust my riding for different F/R ratio bikes.
When replying your ratio, please add in your height. A 57 seems low to me, and usually was XC bikes.
It's interesting to hear the differences in peoples' experiences. I would love to take a spin on a long CS, moderate reach, high stack setup to...
It's interesting to hear the differences in peoples' experiences. I would love to take a spin on a long CS, moderate reach, high stack setup to feel the differences in handling.
I tackle almost every climb standing up. I'd rather mash a higher gear than spin a lower one seated. Honestly, I just stand almost all of the time when I'm riding my bike; it just feels better to me. Plus, I'm a low-proficiency, high-power guy. I started mountain biking three years ago in my forties, but I'm quite strong, so I just hammer through terrain with power rather than finessing things with grace and skill. Haha.
When replying your ratio, please add in your height. A 57 seems low to me, and usually was XC bikes.
hey so you need to sit down
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