Proper top-tube length
06-14-09, 03:49 PM
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Proper top-tube length
Just purchased a frame with a 58cm seat tube and a 59cm top tube . I'm 6 ft tall and am comfortable with the seat tube length of 58 . But how do I determine if the top tube length is right for me without building the bike up?
06-14-09, 04:29 PM
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Wow, that fit calculator is awesome. Ok, so my top tube is about 1.5 to 2cm too long. Now what? Should I ditch the frame and look for a new one?? If I shorten up the stem to compensate for this what will be the result?
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06-14-09, 04:52 PM
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use the calculator as a guide. if you like the frame, two centimeters is close enough to build it up and give it a try unless you have reason to believe otherwise.
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06-14-09, 06:17 PM
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So the top tube is about 2cm too long. What are the ramifications of using a stem that is 2 cm shorter to compensate for this? Would this make the handling more twitchy?
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depending on your source, its preferable to not go under 70 or even 90mm, but see what works!
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