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@VanUden
^ However, in terms of simple physics despite the pivot points you rightly mention and centre of gravity with larger contact patches (the point at which the bike is touching the road and hence its final point of contact for all movement throughout the bike) a larger contact patch will add stability. But only if lateral stiffness of tyres is adequate.