Tricky technical question

[MikeM]

Originally Posted by broham

Explain to me how raising the rear suspension makes a huge difference. I imagine it would be closer to bp from the start, but once the rear is off the ground, the only difference would be that the rear axle would be down and further back making the bp maybe slightly higher.

The start is the most important part. Thats where the most speed is lost, and thats when the angle changes quickly. But the relativity to balance point isnt even the biggest benefit, traction is. Obviously the front will have more traction since the bike is already leaning forward a little. More traction means you can hit the brake harder at the start, and get it up quicker. Up here in the north, thats a big deal in the winter.