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My polo bike is a Specialized Rock Hopper, and I think it's pretty perfect for the job, except for the fact that it's really long. 104 cm wheelbase at the moment. I understand that should be under 100 for the sort of handling that polo require, but that's such a major change I'm afraid I'm going to screw up the geometry. Can anyone comment on this? Or on how majorly altering the rake/trail will change handling for the better/worse/weirder? I'm a little fuzzy on all that, and on exactly how far I can push it.