Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,222
Likes: 6,480
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
What is your price range? I was thinking you'd love a Rivendell, but that's probably way too much money.
I've ridden plenty of bikes with no clearance between top tube and pubic bone. It's fine for me. When I stop, I tip the bike to the side. I don't imagine everyone is willing to do that, though. But no, I haven't been injured. Not even close.