I have a Cannondale aluminum road conversion that I run 50/19 on and a vintage handmade reynolds 531 frame that I run 49/19. Why is it that the Cannondale is the easiest thing in the world to skid but the steel frame takes a bit more gusto? Is it just weight? Or is there something in the geometry?
Both bikes run gatorskins as well (25 on Cannondale, 28 on Reynolds).
by kcthebikeboi
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Most likely it’s your tyres mostly, body position plays a part as well but you can get your weight forward enough to skid on anything that looks like a normal bike.
That steel frame is sick. What is it?
yeah I notice my 25s skid easier than 28s or 30s with the same gear ratio, altho different tire types and frames so not a perfect comparison. But it makes sense that the smaller contact patch breaks the grip easier!
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Well if the easier one has drop bars then it puts your body in a better position with more weight forward than the one with flat bars. Bullhorns are effortless for skidz because of this.
Tyre size, gear ratio, frame geometry, weight of the rear wheel. Those are the four things that have the largest effect on how easy it is to skid
What’s the fit change? If one bike has a little more rearward center of gravity it’ll be harder to skid
Same crank arm length? I find it easier skid with 170, but easier to ride with 165
Do you skid from the drops or the tops on the aluminum?
Maybe it’s the different pedals and straps?