I notice several manufactures, most noteably Specialized and Felt, sell 2 different bikes at the same price points with different geometry. ie, the Roubaix vs the Tarmac and the Z vs the F.
The main difference seems to be the head angle and the coorelating rake.
74 vs 72.5
What are the Pros and cons of each? I understand exactly how this would effect a mountain bike, but I don't have enough time on different road bikes. Fork rake is also never a variable on the dirt, so it's never in the equation.
I'm not a racer, but I don't do long miles either. 50mi max. I ride a lot of rough roads, and lots of time in traffic dodging cars. I want something fast and light compared to my 25# current ride.
The main difference seems to be the head angle and the coorelating rake.
74 vs 72.5
What are the Pros and cons of each? I understand exactly how this would effect a mountain bike, but I don't have enough time on different road bikes. Fork rake is also never a variable on the dirt, so it's never in the equation.
I'm not a racer, but I don't do long miles either. 50mi max. I ride a lot of rough roads, and lots of time in traffic dodging cars. I want something fast and light compared to my 25# current ride.