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Originally Posted by
RunningBulldog
Hey,
I'm 6 foot two, with stubby legs, 30" inseam. Long arms to match the torso. 260 pounds. Strong biker though.
I am caught between the need for a low top tube (which usually means a smaller frame) and a long top tube so I can stretch out (which means a big frame). But then the big frame has too tall a seatpost, and my legs feel weird while pedalling -- they have to reach too far.
I rather suspect in a perfect world I'd need to get a frame custom built. But ain't nobody got no money for dat.
So... what road bike frame (chromoly or aluminum) might be a good compromise for me? I don't care if the frame is old, I can always put new components on it. I just want light and fast.
I'm almost at the point where I am going to buy a big chromoly roadbike frame, cut the top tube out, and MIG weld in another a couple of inches lower. Seriously.
Suggestions/advice would be most welcome.
How long of a top-tube do you need? What standover height?
You might consider a 650b conversion using long reach caliper brakes and 650b wheels & tires:
http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=64
The overall height of the bike will come down a bit with 650B tires, you can expect a lowering of about 8mm-10mm converting from 700x23mm tires to 650x38B tires.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 07-07-13 at 01:22 PM.