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04-02-11, 09:19 AM
I'm looking at buying BD's Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno but have run across a number of posts (here and elsewhere) that indicate the geometry charts are wrong. Most of these comments indicate that the bikes run smaller than is indicated.
If I go by the chart I'm right between the 61cm and 64cm frames. My standover clearance is about 36", top tube on either is OK. I like bars to be nearer seat height and so am interested in the bigger frame (64) but am concerned that the listed S.O. for the frame - 35.5" - is a little tight. Does anyone have one of these frames? If so - can you confirm the geometry? Planning on running 32's most of the time.
Thanks for any input.
If I go by the chart I'm right between the 61cm and 64cm frames. My standover clearance is about 36", top tube on either is OK. I like bars to be nearer seat height and so am interested in the bigger frame (64) but am concerned that the listed S.O. for the frame - 35.5" - is a little tight. Does anyone have one of these frames? If so - can you confirm the geometry? Planning on running 32's most of the time.
Thanks for any input.