There are some people that find slack STAs an issue for climbing and there are other people, like myself, that don't. If I ever wanted a steeper effective STA for a few moments on a particularly steep section of trail I can just slide forward on the saddle moving my CG as needed.
I also really enjoy a light front wheel on climbs as it doesn't get hung up and is easy to lift/place on whatever line I choose.
With steep STAs and/or long CS I end up with rear wheel traction issues on steep climbs that I hate.
Now if you or someone else prefers a steep STA that's great. I am not disputing your choice. However, it's not some universal panacea.
April 4, 2022, 8:11 a.m. - Vik Banerjee
There are some people that find slack STAs an issue for climbing and there are other people, like myself, that don't. If I ever wanted a steeper effective STA for a few moments on a particularly steep section of trail I can just slide forward on the saddle moving my CG as needed. I also really enjoy a light front wheel on climbs as it doesn't get hung up and is easy to lift/place on whatever line I choose. With steep STAs and/or long CS I end up with rear wheel traction issues on steep climbs that I hate. Now if you or someone else prefers a steep STA that's great. I am not disputing your choice. However, it's not some universal panacea.