Bike Geometry - Head Angle and Bottom Bracket Height Explained

How does bike geometry affect how your mountain bike handles?
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Head angle is how far your fork slants away ahead of the bike. Downhill bikes have slack head angles for stability at high speeds, while XC bikes are a bit more upright, allowing for better steering agility.

Bottom bracket height is a big consideration in mountain biking. A lower bottom bracket will mean the bike corners better, but the likelihood of striking a pedal on the ground increases. You need to take into the amount of sag on your suspension when taking BB clearance into account.

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