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Re: handling

Aha a clue.  Thanks.

Martin Fay wrote:

>      I hadn't noticed this as a problem so on the way home yesterday I tried it
>      on some twisty back roads. I could carry the brakes deep into a corner or
>      apply them mid-corner without the bike standing up. Is this what people are
>      talking about?
>
>      I'm running Avons which have a very round profile in comparison to the BT57s or
>      Metzlers and definitely give better stability at the expense of some turn in
>      speed.
>
>      Martin,
>      Dublin, Ireland
>
> > Still working on the handling of the ST.  Has
> > anyone addressed the bike standing up under braking?
>
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> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">&gt; Still working on the handling of the
> ST.&nbsp; Has</FONT>
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> <P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I've found that tire profile has a lot to do with
> standing up under braking. </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Bridgerocks tend to have a relatively triangular
> profile. If lowering the </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">pressure as suggested above helps, that's great.
> When you change</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">tires, try a more rounded profile. I use Metzelers
> with good results, </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">both from an improved handling standpoint and
> better mileage. </FONT>
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