Bottom Bracket Height/Drop
03-14-09, 12:01 PM
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Bottom Bracket Height/Drop
My biggest problem so far with riding fixed gear is I get pedal strikes, a lot. The current frame I have is just an old schwinn by my crude measures it has a bottom bracket drop of 7.62cm. I am currently thinking about getting the IRO Angus, which has a drop of 5cm. Are there any other frames in that quality/price range, with equal (or less) bottom bracket drop that I might want to consider?
03-14-09, 12:45 PM
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How long are your crank arms? Shorter crank arms are a lot cheaper than a new frame.
03-14-09, 09:02 PM
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You claim that your measurements are crude but you give a measurement to three significant figures. This doesn't make sense. Also, was the frame designed for 27" wheels and are you now using 700c wheels? The would lower the bottom bracket a bit.
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