Originally Posted by
diff
What is the issue caused by the smaller frame? You are too cramped? Or your saddle to bar drop is too high?
I am not cramped while riding, the sole issue is that the drops are much to low. The top part of the drops are adequate and with my desire to put on bullhorns i thought that a slight rise in the stem would place the horns at just the right height. I agree that the size of the frame is the foundation and just miscalculated that this would be similar geo as my last bike. I am not above selling the frame and getting something new. I just really enjoy this bike and would like to make it work. I would be sad to see this bike go.
Originally Posted by
tFUnK
main problem i have with frames that are too small is the more aggressive saddle/bar drop (due to shorter head tube). handling will be affected as you compensate to fit the frame (as carleton pointed out), but that's a secondary worry for me compared to neck/lower back pain from the low front end.
this is 100% my issue. drop = too aggressive. I don't enjoy riding through the city that low, always have had bullhorns. Anyone want to buy a frame???