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Old 04-07-13, 10:09 AM
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Regardless of what your stem is doing what I'm saying is, zero-setback post + that much saddle height typically = frame is too small.
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Old 04-07-13, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Regardless of what your stem is doing what I'm saying is, zero-setback post + that much saddle height typically = frame is too small.
I don't think so. That looks like exactly 6 inches of seatpost.
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Old 04-07-13, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I don't think so. That looks like exactly 6 inches of seatpost.
6 inches is too much for a frame without compact geo.
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Old 04-07-13, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by chenghiz
6 inches is too much for a frame without compact geo.
Woosh.
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Old 04-07-13, 12:22 PM
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lol.

Those pics are kinda crappy for fit judgements but even so it's obvious that's a style fit and probably sucks for riding.
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Old 04-07-13, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
Woosh.
Don't worry...I got it.

That was an funny one ha!
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Old 04-07-13, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I don't think so. That looks like exactly 6 inches of seatpost.
Nags likes riding downhill at all times.
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Old 04-07-13, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Don't worry...I got it.

That was an funny one ha!
One of these days I'll stop saying stupid things.

Scrod, I hear you. You should know I have very small arms, and very long legs for my height. I don't know if that makes my fit any better, or less weird. And @spoonrobot, I love my fit. I do 40 mile rides on it like no ones business.
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Old 04-07-13, 01:39 PM
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One of these days...
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Old 04-07-13, 01:48 PM
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I think we should all pool some money to send one of us to fit school so then we can all get internet fits and do triple imperial metric centuries.
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Old 04-07-13, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
I think we should all pool some money to send one of us to fit school so then we can all get internet fits and do triple imperial metric centuries.
Great idea, I'll hold on to the cash.
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Old 04-07-13, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
here is a geared bike:

Another link in the chain wouldn't hurt, your RD is at it's limit, especially since you have a single chainring.
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Old 04-07-13, 04:12 PM
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Rip it up!
For some reason the stem looks about 100miles long...
it's not -__-

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Old 04-07-13, 04:17 PM
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Looks solid. Maybe the ulock holster on the frame, though.
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Lock holster, uggo chainring and saddle angle. I also question the gorilla-like reach.
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Old 04-07-13, 05:08 PM
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Old 04-07-13, 06:24 PM
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Mismatching tape and saddle, cages? I'm reaching. I like it.
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Old 04-07-13, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by littlegeorge
Rip it up!
For some reason the stem looks about 100miles long...
it's not -__-

The one thing I dislike about your bike is the uLock. Get a holster on your belt.
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Old 04-07-13, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by littlegeorge

Dat chainring.
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It seems that my next purchase is gonna be a U-lock holster.

Then maybe a new sexay chainring
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Originally Posted by littlegeorge
It seems that my next purchase is gonna be a U-lock holster.

Then maybe a new sexay chainring
If you have sewing equipment and cloth you can just make a holster. My buddy made me one and it's lasted since last summer. Still riding with it!

or https://fabrichorse.com/holster.html
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Old 04-07-13, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hailandkill

That band around the seat tube.

Also, see rule 26 re:valve stem position.
https://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#26
I'm reaching here. Nice build.
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Old 04-07-13, 11:53 PM
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What bars are those? They seem to have longer reach than typical compacts.

Originally Posted by Spoonrobot
...it's obvious that's a style fit and probably sucks for riding.
QFT

Originally Posted by FixedDriveJess
One of these days I'll stop saying stupid things...
...I love my fit. I do 40 mile rides on it like no ones business.
lol
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Old 04-08-13, 04:21 AM
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thanks guys. the bars are Giant somethings I got from the lbs.

and yes they have 90mm of reach which is more then other compacts and is why I have yet to buy new bars.

I really want the nitto classics in 31.8, and maybe 44cm because these feel a little skinny
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Old 04-08-13, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRealFaux
lol
Get off my damn spoon, yo.
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