Which Large/ XL frames look best?
03-16-14, 09:06 PM
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Which Large/ XL frames look best?
I know this is highly subjective, but I'm looking for people's opinions on the matter.
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
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I know this is highly subjective, but I'm looking for people's opinions on the matter.
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
03-16-14, 10:40 PM
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Whichever one I'm riding.
make sure you color coordinate your cables & kit too.
make sure you color coordinate your cables & kit too.
03-17-14, 05:11 AM
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I think anything with more of a race geometry look fine. I have a felt 58cm I think it looks fine. The bikes with the taller head tubes seem to get crazy looking the larger the frame size.
03-17-14, 08:46 AM
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I have a CAAD10 in 60cm and I think it looks pretty good. When I was shopping for my new bike I had the shop put together a 2014 Roubaix in 61cm and it was just plain goofy looking. Other bikes "I" think look good in large sizes are (no particular order) Scott CR1, Scott Addict, Cannondale CAAD10, Cannondale SuperSix, Specialized Tarmac, Trek Madone, & Trek Domane.
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The ones that look best are free. Just pick one and walk out the bike shop.
I will add...a great basis to purchase a bike frame. Gotta love the 41.
I will add...a great basis to purchase a bike frame. Gotta love the 41.
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I know this is highly subjective, but I'm looking for people's opinions on the matter.
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm guessing this is because of the longer head tubes and exaggerated spacing between the top tube and the down tube. So my question is, among the larger sized frames (57cm +), which ones look the least "funny"?
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The KHS Flite 747 looks pretty good for being a huge 65cm frame. Smart design by L. Zinn:
