Originally Posted by
DaveSSS
Not much in the way of serious answers. I'd say that 5-7cm drop is conservative and 9-12cm is agressive.
I use 9-11cm on a small 51cm frame.
Sounds about right for racing/fast club riding.
Much depends on the type of riding you do....race? "Fast" club rides? Purely recreational/fitness??
So the "real" answer, like so many others, is: IT DEPENDS!
(shouting intentional)