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Old 03-07-12 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by roshea
It should work PERFECTLY if you get all the measurements right.
I'm about to try to match a new build as well, and just had a thought. Would differing rake/trail geometries wind up creating subtly different fit requirements?

I mean, if the handling or shock-absorbing characteristics of a frame are different, or handlebar shape/width, crank length, or even the Q factor in the new cranks... would your dialed in fit on bike "a" be so surely ideal on bike "b?" Just a thought experiment.
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