The frame design depicted increases the ability of the front end to track independently of the rear end, since it makes it easier for the axis of the steering apparatus to diverge from parallel with the seat tube. At the same time, it adds to the ability of the fork to absorb shock, by making it easier to twist around the "X" and momentarily shorten the wheelbase. I regard both attributes as "counterintuitive features," which might be marketer-speak for "really weird ways to make a track bike work less well." But, I could be wrong.
harvey sachs mcLean va.
Harry Travis asked: What understanding (or misunderstanding) of the forces on a bike would lead someone to build this frame? What problem does it solve? What weaknesses does it create? (I notice that with a smaller front wheel, more space has been furnished to the rider for her feet, and the headtube can be made longer.)
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