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Post by florida on Nov 27, 2015 22:44:23 GMT -5
So, is anyone here that has rode a scoot with one of those new fangled wide tires? They are very very wide and appear to have no roundness like a tire with dimensions such as 120/70/12?
Hows the ride? Firm, soft.
Hows the Handling characteristics compared to a short wheelbase 50cc with "normal tire"?
I appreciate your response
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 22:49:13 GMT -5
So, is anyone here that has rode a scoot with one of those new fangled wide tires? They are very very wide and appear to have no roundness like a tire with dimensions such as 120/70/12? Hows the ride? Firm, soft. Hows the Handling characteristics compared to a short wheelbase 50cc with "normal tire"? I appreciate your response It really depends on the length between tires, but the tires do handle a little better over bumps and potholes, but you lose a little bit of maneuverability, but not much, only notices it when you want to take super quick tight turns they will make the turn very slightly wider. |
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Post by florida on Nov 28, 2015 18:29:37 GMT -5
Hey whats up Lain,
I figured them to be a form over function thing.
I understand a frames head angle and OEM fork length to be the determining factors in turning.
I have experience with high performance mountain bikes and changing its geometry for "slacker or steeper" steering characteristics through installing a longer or shorter fork.
An example:
For each 20mm shorter a fork is than OEM, the head angle is effectively 'steeper' by one degree which in turn, assuming you use the same tires and are on familur terrain makes for a shorter turning radius.
**a fun fact although it isnt relating to motor-scooters: theres an engineering standard called the "q factor" used in the two wheeled bicycle world. It has to do with how high the bottom bracket is in relation to the length usually in mm of the bikes crank arms.
Q factor comes into play when the cranks arms are spinning and the terrain is rough making the rider choose his "line" wisely.
If any one scooter oriented has any questions about this or there is a Bmx enthusiast that wants to tlk with me, feel free.
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