Re: cornering and rear suspension

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Huber wrote:
> 
> I've
> seen a neat trick where you fix the position of your front wheel with the
> brakes (or however), then applying some power to the rear wheel by slipping the
> clutch and you can watch or feel the bike come up, depending on where you are.

True, but this only occurs because you've fixed the front wheel. With
the front wheel free to turn, the suspension won't "load up" like this.
So, when the bike is in motion and you add acceleration, the rear will
squat. Add enough acceleration and you'll get a wheelie. :-)

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Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Higher Education Consulting
KPMG Consulting, LLC
McLean, VA

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