I figure that we can keep it all in here, ill start with this. Why is it, that all slalom bikes *for example* (tazer VP, killswitch, yeti 4x, ect) Are so low to the ground (with bar heights specifically) I have a 23" killswitch, it feels super low, i have 2 inch rise bars and the recommended size travel. No matter what i do, i cant get my weight off the front, so i went to look and see if maybe it was just my bike, it seems that almost all the DS/4X type bikes, sit extremely low, i can see why, to get good grip and keep the COG down, but why so much over the front. I cant seem to just "like" this. Even if i were to get an inch shorter TT (which could help) they are still so low to the ground. How do you fellas ride these, and is there some kind of advantage? All i can see is that im super front heavy now, and im not even on a slope. Yes this is another demo 9 thread, but i figure we can just keep this 1 going since i know i am not alone sizing a short travel bike.
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1 step further, with all the weight on/over the front, it will be harder to manual, since more of your weight is infront of the BB, rather than behind. When i race bikes, i do alot of manual pumping, and jumping. I am not saying its impossible, but i find it very difficult to jump these bikes (i have ridden 3) than the small DH bikes. (like a wildcard) When i go to pick up the front, i have to lift my 220 lbs ass, rather than when your "in" a bike and more centered
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1 step further, with all the weight on/over the front, it will be harder to manual, since more of your weight is infront of the BB, rather than behind. When i race bikes, i do alot of manual pumping, and jumping. I am not saying its impossible, but i find it very difficult to jump these bikes (i have ridden 3) than the small DH bikes. (like a wildcard) When i go to pick up the front, i have to lift my 220 lbs ass, rather than when your "in" a bike and more centered
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