I had a good search before posting this thread and found a few comments but nothing definite with regards to this subject.
I’m 6’ 2” so don’t actually need the ‘reduced ride height’ option, but if this option lowers the CoG and improves the handling of the bike, it’s an option I might consider providing the difference is noticeable enough.
The standard GSA is a tall bike but I do like it’s proportions and the way it looks, so I’m wondering if the reduced ride height option will make the bike look too squat - I’ll probably have to physically view them to know that!
My main question... I’m wondering if anyone has gone from the standard ride height model to a ‘reduced ride height’ model (not the lower seat option) and would be kind enough to report whether they felt a beneficial difference in handling, or not.
I’m aware that the current GSA (standard height) is quite difficult to hold on a straight line at very slow speeds (walking speed, or less), and requires constant handlebar input causing a bit of zigzagging, so I’m also wondering if the lowered bike reduces this particular trait? Apparently the RT and the RS are rock steady at such speeds!
Thanking you for any reports, in advance.
I’m 6’ 2” so don’t actually need the ‘reduced ride height’ option, but if this option lowers the CoG and improves the handling of the bike, it’s an option I might consider providing the difference is noticeable enough.
The standard GSA is a tall bike but I do like it’s proportions and the way it looks, so I’m wondering if the reduced ride height option will make the bike look too squat - I’ll probably have to physically view them to know that!
My main question... I’m wondering if anyone has gone from the standard ride height model to a ‘reduced ride height’ model (not the lower seat option) and would be kind enough to report whether they felt a beneficial difference in handling, or not.
I’m aware that the current GSA (standard height) is quite difficult to hold on a straight line at very slow speeds (walking speed, or less), and requires constant handlebar input causing a bit of zigzagging, so I’m also wondering if the lowered bike reduces this particular trait? Apparently the RT and the RS are rock steady at such speeds!
Thanking you for any reports, in advance.