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Wheelbase is one of the most important measurements for mountain bikes. It determines stability at the cost of the ability to turn quickly.
by WD-42 6y ago
Wheelbase is one of the most important measurements for mountain bikes. It determines stability at the cost of the ability to turn quickly.
- loeg 6y agoIt's definitely also important for road / track bikes! My observation is just that it usually isn't described by that name (or even necessarily that specific measurement). (In my experience, YMMV, etc.) For example, Look publishes Chainstay (sometimes called "Rear Center") and "Front Center" (BB to front axle) measurements, separately, for their frames, but does not publish axle-to-axle / wheelbase measurement. Sometimes it is described sort of qualitatively as "cramped" (on the short side).
- FridgeSeal 6y agoMountain bike reviews will frequently mention wheelbase, and most brands I’ve been perusing lately will mention wheelbase in their geometry section.