Smaller frame, longer controls vs. correct frame size
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which is the best way to go? riding the smallest frame you (reasonably) can with a long stem and post? or going with the correct size?........for the aggressively positioned rider..
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small frame with long stem is going to change the bike's handling, in some cases fairly radically. i kinda think it's better not to mess with the geometry/handling of a bike as designed. get one that fits with a normal size stem.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by scrappy
which is the best way to go? riding the smallest frame you (reasonably) can with a long stem and post? or going with the correct size?........for the aggressively positioned rider..
Given a choice, get the right size. If you screwed up and bought the wrong size,make do ,or ditch it.
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Ben Cousins is correct. Look at his cool bicycles.
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Yes, fit is unimportant. Buy a 51cm, with a 150mm stem and a 350mm long post. You will then be agressively positioned and be super fast!
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I always though it looked funny when a seatpost is larger than the frame
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by Ben Cousins
One thing I would take into account is that what is considered the correct fit now, was once considered too small.
Fit is subject to fashion like everything else, and is not as important as everyone makes out.
Come on, unless you are riding double centuries or racing in real competitive events, it isn't such a big deal.
It =is= subject to fashion but there are a LOT of fashion victims out there. It doesn't take much time scanning the forums to see people on bikes that are inappropriate or just don't fit. Threads with titles like "Numb hands, what to do?" are a dead giveaway.
I never know what to say when it seems clear to me someone has just dropped a lot of money in to what should be his pride and joy and I know it hurts because it doesn't fit and/or isn't right for his riding. I usually just let them figure it out for themselves.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by H23
Ben Cousins is correct. Look at his cool bicycles.
Actually, it's about as wrong as it gets.
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obviously size matters....pun intended....my thread was intended to illicit responses based on the riders who are inbetween sizes, and how the decision they made worked out for them..personally, i'm 6'1", 33"inseam and was torn between a 58 or 60 Trek madone. Since I ride a compact 58cm klein (which is equivalent TT wise to 60cm Trek) I was afraid of getting a bike that is taller than I'm used to, but I needed the length (I use a 120 length stem with a 58.5cm TT)....anyway, I would love to hear more.
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Ben Cousins must be like 9' tall. Or maybe 5' tall, depending on what style of fit is in.
(锕侊箒)~~~~---------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by scrappy
obviously size matters....pun intended....my thread was intended to illicit responses based on the riders who are inbetween sizes, and how the decision they made worked out for them..personally, i'm 6'1", 33"inseam and was torn between a 58 or 60 Trek madone. Since I ride a compact 58cm klein (which is equivalent TT wise to 60cm Trek) I was afraid of getting a bike that is taller than I'm used to, but I needed the length (I use a 120 length stem with a 58.5cm TT)....anyway, I would love to hear more.
I prefer slightly small to big. I'm not you tho. so, YMMV.What others do has no real bearing on what works best for you.Grant Petersen would tell ya bigger is better.
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I feel you syd.....It's not that the 60 is too big (especially since center to top it measures more like a 58..for some reason trek measures to the top of the seat collar), I just wondered If I should go smaller, than "the right size" to get a more agile bike...
Originally Posted by scrappy
which is the best way to go? riding the smallest frame you (reasonably) can with a long stem and post? or going with the correct size?........for the aggressively positioned rider..
Given a choice, get the right size. If you screwed up and bought the wrong size,make do ,or ditch it.
