zzrwood
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G'Day All
I searched but couldn't find any posts on this - Cycle World makes the following quote in their May 08 issue:
"But it is the new steering geometry that makes the greatest difference. Rake has been reduced from 27.2 degrees to 25.7, and trail has gone from 4.3 inches down to 4.0. With the front wheel moved back half an inch, wheelbase is down from 59.8 inches to 59.3. Because the gas tank is slimmer where it meets the seat, allowing the rider to slide farther forward, weight distribution had benefited, as well. Despite its tallish 33.5 inch seat height, the GS now leans more naturally into bends. It feels sure-footed and perfectly neutral, with great feedback through the handgrips."
Did I miss that in the specs that were floating around?
Robert - Confused in Oz
I searched but couldn't find any posts on this - Cycle World makes the following quote in their May 08 issue:
"But it is the new steering geometry that makes the greatest difference. Rake has been reduced from 27.2 degrees to 25.7, and trail has gone from 4.3 inches down to 4.0. With the front wheel moved back half an inch, wheelbase is down from 59.8 inches to 59.3. Because the gas tank is slimmer where it meets the seat, allowing the rider to slide farther forward, weight distribution had benefited, as well. Despite its tallish 33.5 inch seat height, the GS now leans more naturally into bends. It feels sure-footed and perfectly neutral, with great feedback through the handgrips."
Did I miss that in the specs that were floating around?
Robert - Confused in Oz
