Top tube length
08-29-05, 07:52 PM
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Top tube length
I have a 57 cm Iron Horse Intrepid Road Bike; the top tube measures 59cm according to specs. Does this seem to be very long? I am comparing to other bikes and they seem to be in range to 56 - 57.
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Yes it is more in line with the geometry done by Lemond? Just make sure you size yourself with the Top tube as well.
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Well with a 110 stem I still feel stretched out. I am 6 ft tall, however have long legs.
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Does Iron Horse measure the seat tube center-to-center or center-to-top? If it's 57cm C-C, it may be what many manufactureres would call a 59cm or 60 cm frame.
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Originally Posted by theopowers
Does Iron Horse measure the seat tube center-to-center or center-to-top? If it's 57cm C-C, it may be what many manufactureres would call a 59cm or 60 cm frame.
Center to top.
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Yikes. My 57cm Scattante has a 57.0 cm TT, and my 56cm OCLV has a 56.5 cm TT. 59cm on a 57 is a bit long IMO.
(I use a 110mm stem on both)
(I use a 110mm stem on both)
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
Yikes. My 57cm Scattante has a 57.0 cm TT, and my 56cm OCLV has a 56.5 cm TT. 59cm on a 57 is a bit long IMO.
(I use a 110mm stem on both)
(I use a 110mm stem on both)
How tall are you?
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Are these specs online somewhere?
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Soooooo, the geometry looks purty nermal. No 59cm top tube except on 61cm frame, yes?
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I dont know how to copy from a pdf. I have a 2003 model. Iron Horse Intrepid. Different specs.
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Suggest getting a tape measure and confirming those specs. 
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Originally Posted by theopowers
Suggest getting a tape measure and confirming those specs.
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I measure my top tube c-c and I got 57.46. It still appears pretty long compared to other 57 cm bikes that I have been seeing.
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Originally Posted by Geo_NJ
I measure my top tube c-c and I got 57.46. It still appears pretty long compared to other 57 cm bikes that I have been seeing.
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That does seem to be an unusual geometry, yes. Is it a sloped top tube?
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