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Old 06-25-2013, 06:58 PM   #160 (permalink)
PeterS
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Originally Posted by cvetter View Post
Not lean angle.

A high CG seems to dampen out the effects of quick sidewinds having their way with me.

With weight up high, closer to where the center of pressure is, by time the wind gust begins to have its effect, the gust is gone. The higher mass slows down the speed that the bike reacts to the gusts. The ride is steadier.

If the wind was steady from the side, I think the bike and rider will assume the same "lean angle"- with or without mass.

Then again, I have never ridden in exactly the same steady sidewind because of traffic, building and hill shadows.
Well, if I make use of the lower sections too I'll have the option to experiment with my weight distribution and see which I prefer .
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