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Originally Posted by kfm
i want to design a frame with road geometry. does anyone have specific information as to how geometry is factored (beyond the assumed)? i've looked around the web a bit, & it seems like most frame builders work off of standards that they tweak a little here an there. i'm curious, because otherwise the process seems very abstract. lower bottom bracket, more fork rake, longer stays, looser seat & head tube angles... but how do i figure out how much (given my inseam & size).

thanks
Try this:

Bicycle Geometery 101
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