AlisonWood

  The importance of caster and camber can be hard to understand, especially if you're new to the sport. However, caster and camber alignment is a must from time to time. Understanding Caster Caster is what keeps your wheels from rolling too far in one direction and camber is what lets them roll in another direction. These are both necessary for a bike to function properly, so if you have either one or both of them wrong, your bike will perform poorly. For instance, a bike that's all caster will tend to turn very quickly when you press on the pedals. This is great for going downhill but not so much for hilly climbs or fast movement across flat ground.  On the flip side, a bike with too much camber will be hard to turn and slow to accelerate. An ideal setup has about 4 inches of caster at the front and 2 inches at the back—that's considered "normal" because it gives you good control over your steering while still allowing for a little bit of flexibility for quick tu...

  In racing, toe control is a crucial consideration for vehicle alignment. Toe is the angle at which a vehicle’s wheels are pointed with respect to its center line. For the uninitiated, toe control in racing is used to enhance the stability and handling of the racing car. To put it simply, maintaining proper toe alignment is crucial for car racing. Understanding Positive Toe and Negative Toe Toe-in, also referred to as positive toe, occurs if a vehicle’s front wheels point inward towards the car’s center. It has the potential to improve the car’s stability, particularly when a racer is driving at high speeds. However, it may also lead to faster wear and tear of the tires. Toe-out, also known as negative toe, occurs if the vehicle’s front wheels point outward and away from its center. Negative toe can enhance the car’s turning ability but also can make the vehicle lack stability while at high speeds. Toe-in has the potential to enhance the traction and stability in the straight line...