WTF IS THE DEAL WITH PROPORTIONAL GEOMETRY

There is a lot of talk about balanced geometry and proportional geometry, but not much action when it comes to actually offering bikes with proportional rear-centre measurements across all sizes of bikes.

With OneRide, we have the industry’s only truly proportional geometry. That means the front centre and rear centre measurement on our bikes grow in proportion. 

Some brands will claim proportional geometry or size specific geometry, when in fact the rear centres don’t change at all, or they only change marginally. 

At our core, is a philosophy that everyone who rides our bikes should experience the intended ride characteristic regardless of the bike size they choose. We sweat the details and put extra effort into our geometry and sizing to embody this philosophy. These small but important details ensure riders of all sizes instantly feel comfortable and confident on our bikes.

HERE’S HOW WE DO IT

WEIGHT BALANCE

The term weight balance refers to the relationship between the rear-centre and front-centre measurements and the resultant position of the rider’s centre of gravity between the tire contact patches.

Weight balance is a major contributing factor to a bike’s overall ride feel and trail characteristics. If the rear-centre of a bike remains the same while the front-centre changes with size, then each size of bike will have a different weight distribution and different trail characteristics.

With OneRide, we use scaled front and rear-centre measurements that maintain the intended weight balance across all sizes. As a result, the rider’s weight is distributed evenly across tire contact patches ensuring all riders experience the same intended trail characteristics regardless of size.

PROPORTIONAL SIZING

To deliver a consistent ride experience across all sizes, with OneRide we use a scaled rear-centre measurement for each individual frame size. Our actual seat angles change with each size and get steeper as frame size increases. Ensuring taller riders have a more comfortable seated position than our competitors.

Our commitment to a better fit for all riders also led us to larger than normal differences in head tube length to better suit each end of the size range.

We sweat the details to deliver a ride experience that boosts confidence and maximizes comfort for riders of all sizes and statures.

END RESULT

One of our core philosophies is that everyone who rides our bikes should experience the intended ride characteristics of that bike regardless of size. We sweat the details when it comes to geometry and sizing to make sure we get it right. 

One of the major factors that influence a bike’s overall characteristics is its weight balance. Weight balance in this case refers to the relationship between the rear-centre and the front-centre measurements and the distribution of the rider’s weight between the tire contact patches. How each tire is weighted directly affects the grip, agility, and stability of the bike. 

Keeping the rider’s weight even over both tires gives the rider a bigger sweet spot to position themselves in while maneuvering the bike. The result is a playful and responsive bike that hooks up when you want it to and remains composed when you need it to most. 

A lot of brands claim proportional geometry or something similar, but their bikes use either the same rear-centre measurement across all frame sizes or they make marginal changes to rear-centre. If the rear-centre remains constant with each size and the front-centre changes, then each size of bike will have a different weight distribution and therefore a different ride characteristic.

To make sure our bikes deliver a consistent ride experience across all sizes, we scale the rear-centre measurement for each individual frame size.

This means you’ll get the intended on trail experience and optimized ride characteristics no matter what size of Forbidden bike you ride.