So “boring” is another word for “time tested, tried and true” geometry for road bikes that dates back decades? ![]()
The “opinionated” aspect jives correctly with me and parallels the fact that Lauf is stepping away from well established road geo, at least in the scope of one that is also “Race fit”.
Considering that Lauf is chose a “stable” geometry and is pushing that angle hard in their marketing, the LAUF would seem to be the “boring” option to me. ![]()
Stable handling - on a fast-fit road bike!
We firmly believe that a fast fit and stable handling should not be mutually exclusive. Because, why should they?
We believed that in order to go fast, a bike should be stable. This way the rider can put down more power efficiently, and go faster confidently. Sure, there were (and are) bikes out there that emphasize stable handling. But… stable handling is generally paired with slower endurance bikes with a taller/relaxed fit of the rider. While faster-fit road bikes are being differentiated from endurance bikes by less stable steering, in an effort to make them feel faster.
Great to have people trying new things here, but I don’t think you hit all the right notes with the "labeling above, at least for the way I ride and consider geo.