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Is There a Consensus on Ideal Trail Bike Geometry? Top Brands Compared

Bike reviews often spill a fair amount of ink detailing a particular model’s geometry. In the past several seasons, particularly, manufacturers have been creating trail bikes that are lower, longer, and slacker (LLS) than previous generations. It seemed for awhile that it was a game of oneupmanship, where companies wanted to be able to say that …

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Watch: Mountain Bike Frame Geometry Explained

“Understanding how MTB bike geometry affects you is important when buying a new bike. We look at what chainstay lengths, head angles, Top tube, Effective / Virtual seat tubes and how they change a bike. Bicycle geometry can be overwhelming so let’s make sense of it. ? ” -Phil Kmetz

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Frame Geometry: Part 2 – Trail Handling

If you’ve spent any time here on Singletracks or at the LBS, you’ve likely heard people talking about the “geometry” of their bike. You’ll have heard terms like slack, steep, aggressive and of course every mountain biker’s favorite: DIALED! Let’s look at how the different dimensions of a bike frame affect trail handling, and howmountainbikes …

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MTB Frame Geometry Part 1: How It Fits

Finding a bike that fits is crucial to enjoying the sport of mountain biking. A well-fitting bike will handle better on the trail, and of course be more comfortable for longer rides. When I first shopped for a mountain bike, I looked at just the standover height, which is exactly what the name implies. As …

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How to Fit Yourself on a Mountain Bike Like a PRO

So, you’re planning on purchasing or assembling your dream bike for the upcoming MTB season. What size should you choose? How long of a stem do you need? Should you get a setback seatpost? What’s the right bar width? I’ll try to answer all these questions and more in this article on mountain bike fitting. …

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