Old 07-07-13 | 01:30 PM
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bigfred
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Bikes: More than 1, but, less than S-1

If you're measurements are accurate and you really need that much reach in combination with a short seat tube you are going to be hard pressed to find anything but a custom build that fits the bill. However, there are a few option that might offer a starting point from which to attempt to "fit you onto the bike" instead of "fitting the bike to you".

They're not steel, but, Trek H1 fit like the pro's use. They have realatively longer top tubes and shorter head and seat tubes. A size 58 might work for you.

Steel? Look for an old Lemond frame. His geometry choices tended to be more stretched out and tour or classic french fit'esque. Maybe not enough for you but in combination with a set back post and reasonably long stem could see you balanced on the the bike.

Alternatively, look for competition frames that have disproportionally short headtubes compared to their top tube lengths. Orbea comes to mind as a manufacturer who has offered bikes that were longer than they were tall.

That's all I got. I suffer from the opposite issue. I need bikes that are taller than they are long and generally look for shorter top tubes realative to their seat tube or stack dimensions.
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