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[Closed] Simpleton Question ..... Steepening frame angles ny 0.5 degrees - What affect?

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As above.

Slightly confused.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:17 am
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Not much. same as Running a slightly soft front tyre...


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:22 am
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So dip the front end a bit?


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:23 am
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It will make no discernible difference, changing the front tyre would have a bigger affect on handling.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:23 am
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Your frame will be 0.5 degree steeper. Not much


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:23 am
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Not a lot either way, but if achieved through shorter forks or more fork sag or smaller front tyre you'll also lower the BB whilst if done through headset angle cups or a larger rear tyre or less rear suspension sag you'll also raise the BB.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:36 am
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Just for clarity the change would come from using an internal headset cup rather than the external one presently.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 8:45 am
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Will the fork still clear the downtube?


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 9:13 am
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Will the fork still clear the downtube?

Yes.

Bars/forks would still spin freely.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 9:33 am
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Just for clarity the change would come from using an internal headset cup rather than the external one presently.

What affect?

[s]nearly[/s] sod all.

hth.


 
Posted : 26/10/2012 9:36 am

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