Originally Posted by
LupinIII
you can make up for it with a long stem, but generally small bikes (like a 50cm kilo) work best with shorter stems, bigger bikes with bigger stems (usually a 50 will come with a 90mm stem, while a 58 would have a 120). I think they take this into account when making geometries for handling and such. but i could be talking out my ass.
Right now I have a 70mm stem for the risers, and bullhorns, and it feels really comfortable. Though, since I don't have anything to compare it to, it is hard for me to see how its just "plain too small". I understand people that are 5'10" should get a 54-56, but I guess I just don't quite understand what the "big difference" is besides a little more reach on the top tube (which to me seems like I would need shorter stems to make it feel comfortable) Either way, the Kilo feels comfortable, and I am not trying to argue that it is the right size, I just want to know exactly why I should invest in a proper sized frame... My legs are extended the right length when riding, and I feel like my reach isn't too short, but I've definitely tried a 110-120 stem that feels too long of a stretch...
Either way this is the Madison thread, not the why aren't these measurements adding up... Onto more Schwinn love
The Sprint is looking really good to me lately. Anybody have a photo (aside from the one in the background with the cutter) of a new Schwnn Sprint?
