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Old 04-05-09, 07:16 PM
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I have been told when sizing a stem you should make sure the handle bars block the front hub.

Should this be true for when you are on the hoods or the drops of the handle bars?
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Old 04-05-09, 07:40 PM
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Wish it were that simple. How "right sized" is the bike for you?
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Old 04-05-09, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ScrubJ
Wish it were that simple. How "right sized" is the bike for you?
Over all I think it was the best fit for me? I am 6' and the bike is a 57cm frame.

When I am on the hoods the handle bars perfectly block the front hub, but on the drops I can see the front half of the skewer.
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hoods, but remember this is a rule of thumb...
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