It all makes sense. To me.

by Tom Ford November 25, 2013

The other day I was talking to a customer about the difference between race geometry and touring geometry. An important thing to understand when choosing a frame for a custom build as it will dramatically differ the riding style of the finished bike. 

The analogy I used to describe the difference was however laughed at by both the customers and my colleague/friend. Cheers!. I took it on the chin but now I have a spare moment I just wanted to explain what I was jabbering on about. 

This is the analogy...

I described the difference as if you were sitting on a stool. The top one is race geometry, the lower touring geometry. 

Race geometry. Perching on a narrow stool.

The narrower the legs the more twitchy the balance point is. Great for blasting it around corners and feeling the road. 

Touring geometry. Slouching on a wide stool.

The wider the legs, the more balance you have making it easier the sit up-right and more relaxed. Needed for long distance and carrying heavy panniers.

See, it makes perfect sense...

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