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Old 03-18-11 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rollin
Standover may not be important but if you're shifting seat forward for reach then you're compromising knees position.

I have owned a bike frame that was 2 cm larger than I needed, seemed like a great compromise given the closeout price. Changed seatpost, stem, saddle.... never got comfortable, got rid of the frame.

False economy.

Wait it out.
Same here. I could have bought another bike or two with what I've bought in fit equipment. I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that it is generally best for a cyclist who has had more than one bike, (say, if you have been riding for a year or two and have already had a bike that you have gotten comfortable on), to get subsequent frames in the smallest size they will be comfortable on. An alternate rule that may have the same result: Buy only frames that fit you optimally when you are in your peak physical condition if you ride often, OR the way you will be 90% of the time, if you are more casual and sometimes don't ride for long intervals.
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