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Old 02-20-11, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dpvwia
Frame Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Effective Top Tube Length: 512, 531, 545, 560, 570mm
Seat Tube Length: 545, 565, 585, 605, 625mm
Standover Height: 30.7, 31.4, 32.2, 33.1, 33.9"
Seat Tube Angle: 76, 75.5, 74.5, 74, 74°
Head Tube Angle: 73, 74, 74.3, 74.5, 75°
Wheelbase: 957, 958, 963, 967, 971mm
Where were you able to find that geometry information? Is it available for the other models?

Thanks a bunch!

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Old 02-20-11, 05:56 PM
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Just picked up a new Madison... $349.00
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Old 02-20-11, 06:10 PM
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Not big on those bars or the glittery grips but I love that color scheme.
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Old 02-21-11, 08:51 AM
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Not big on those bars or the glittery grips but I love that color scheme.
I agree; thinking about townie bars and different tape/grips.
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Old 02-21-11, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by hotrodder4
I found the name of the part I am missing...its called the "centering sleeve"...where would I go about finding this centering sleeve? thanks!
Try your LBS. Most shops have a bunch of random headset parts laying around.
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Old 02-21-11, 09:38 AM
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hey gman26...i just bought the same bike and i have a question. is there a little black piece ( a compression ring) that fits right under the spacers in order to tighten properly so there is no play?
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Old 02-21-11, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hotrodder4
hey gman26...i just bought the same bike and i have a question. is there a little black piece ( a compression ring) that fits right under the spacers in order to tighten properly so there is no play?
yes. I have not adjusted it, however, I do see a little black ring; you are speaking of the headset, correct?

Scrodzilla would know for sure.
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Old 02-21-11, 10:13 AM
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yes it is part of the headset...i accidentally broke that piece while assembling the headset and didn't think it was anything (thought it was part of the packaging at first) until i put everything together and there was a lot of play...can't wait until the part comes in from amazon so i can start riding! it was rather hard to find!
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Old 02-23-11, 04:27 PM
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whoah! looks like i'll need to start specifying the model year when i tell people i ride a Madison


https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/urban/madison-9813
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the tongue of that pig is horrendous.
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Old 02-25-11, 11:12 AM
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Old 02-25-11, 11:33 AM
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hahahaha
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Old 02-25-11, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mustachiod
whoah! looks like i'll need to start specifying the model year when i tell people i ride a Madison


https://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/urban/madison-9813
Wow, that ugly!!
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It wouldn't look nearly as bad if it didn't have those horrid wheels/bars/saddle. With some more classy components it would just remind me of one of those funky colored late 80's/early 90's bikes.
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Old 02-26-11, 07:43 AM
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the 2010's on sale on nashbar for 300 bucks, it's not that want to be landshark abortion posted above but the brown or black models(i think they're probably 2010) anyway for the price of the cheapest bike's direct bike you get a great deal, i jumped on it, figure with the new formula wheels from the madison i can probably sell my kilo for close to that...
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I thought you traded your Maddy for a TV? Looks good though, I especially like the dirty white tape.
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Originally Posted by Squirrelli
I thought you traded your Maddy for a TV? Looks good though, I especially like the dirty white tape.
You got it backwards... I traded a TV for the Maddy
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...and i thought it was silver tape.
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Old 02-27-11, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by soyboy
the 2010's on sale on nashbar for 300 bucks, it's not that want to be landshark abortion posted above but the brown or black models(i think they're probably 2010) anyway for the price of the cheapest bike's direct bike you get a great deal, i jumped on it, figure with the new formula wheels from the madison i can probably sell my kilo for close to that...
$300 is a great price for the 2010; and they have a good selection of sizes remaining.
I paid $349 at City Grounds, I thought that was cheap!
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Old 02-27-11, 07:22 PM
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Is that from some scary rendition of Animal Farm?
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Gman26 and soyboy, what size did you guys get and how tall are you guys?
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Old 02-28-11, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lilcphoto
You got it backwards... I traded a TV for the Maddy
Your priorities are right-on!
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