another geo related question for you - I didnt see anything in the comments above. I noticed you kept the rather "normal" STA of 73.5*. I understand steep STA in the context of FS bikes where the rear sags and the steeper angle accounts for that. I dont understand why you'd want a steep STA on a HT? I observe that pretty much all the new Chromags have something like 77* (or steeper). Road bikes also seem to have ~73* STA. I know a road bike isnt a MTB but if seated pedaling power is the priority it seems like that is about where the STA should end up? curious your thoughts.
cool bike and write up!
May 14, 2020, 11:55 a.m. - LWK
another geo related question for you - I didnt see anything in the comments above. I noticed you kept the rather "normal" STA of 73.5*. I understand steep STA in the context of FS bikes where the rear sags and the steeper angle accounts for that. I dont understand why you'd want a steep STA on a HT? I observe that pretty much all the new Chromags have something like 77* (or steeper). Road bikes also seem to have ~73* STA. I know a road bike isnt a MTB but if seated pedaling power is the priority it seems like that is about where the STA should end up? curious your thoughts. cool bike and write up!