What is " PLANING " ?

[Asudef]

Originally Posted by Tickdoc

I only have one that is “planar” and although no one would believe it, I do. Has nothing to do with handling either, it’s purely a result of perfect balance of material and build, IMO.

Agreed. My Serotta doesn't feel as nice under the pedals but is one of the most unique and fun handling bikes I own.

[elladaddy]

Marciero is correct. In his lastest issue, Jan Heine found the Open Min.d to be one of the best planing bikes he'd ever ridden.

I've ridden it and the rear end is much more compliant than any carbon bike I've ridden (C64, Gallium, O2, R5, R-Series, Teammachine, SL6 and Aethos most recently).

It feels like it's beneficial, but I can't empirically verify this.