Quote Originally Posted by Kano
So, this geometry stuff, that's why I either gotta make hugely wide turns or slow way down on my hybrid?

Karen in Boise
Yes and no. I'm skilled at cornering and counter-steering, so I could corner at high speed (and pretty tight) on a hybrid. Not as fast as a road bike, but still pretty darn fast.

So, geometry plays a role, but learning proper technique (and practicing it) plays a role as well.