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Old 08-16-05 | 02:24 PM
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From: Great Lakes

Bikes: 2006 Felt F3C, 2005 Gary Fisher Tassajara

I am not quite as tall as you (6'4"), but my cycling inseam is fairly long. I tried every bike you mentioned in the Spring of '04. I felt like there was just way too much exposed seatpost with compact geometry frames. It made them feel sort of whippy, and unstable under serious acceleration. Also, as far as aesthetics go, I think that standard road geometry looks a little bit better. I started out on a 63cm Felt F65, and I loved it (now I am on a Felt carbon, 60cm - Damn the upgrade fever). I don't think you can go wrong with that F80, or the Trek, which I liked as well. Keep an eye out for year end deals too. You may end up being able to afford more bike than you thought.

Edit: Consider the type of riding you are looking to do as well. The OCR has a much more relaxed, "comfortable" geometry. Just make sure you choose a bike that is fit for your riding goals.

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