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Old 04-01-13, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I go for (effective) top tube length not to exceed 21". I like 54-55 road bikes.

I have a 15" MTB with a 21" top tube and I've owned an 18" MTB with a 21" top tube.

My Marin actually has a 21.5" ETT, so I had to run crazy short 80mm stem.
Ahhhh, so the top tube length is the key number, not the seat tube?
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