Cornering

[Grahamm]

I agree with the Dude.  I think it’s part of normal cornering.  Also, if you come off the brake before the turn, the suspension unloads before loading up as you enter the turn - so less grip and composure.  By trail braking you keep the suspension loaded coming gradually off the brake as you tip the bike in with the bars, thus maintaining plenty of grip on the front wheel.

Err, no, the point is the suspension is *supposed* to be unloaded as you go into the turn!

If you go into a bend with the suspension loaded, it's got nowhere to go if you hit a bump which could, in the worst case, cause the front to lose contact with the road surface.

With the suspension unloaded, you have a longer wheel-base and the forks can compress when needed, which gives you more grip and stability.