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Old 12-05-15 | 11:28 AM
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Lazyass
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From: Minas Ithil
Originally Posted by McBTC
In my size deGroot's HT length at 226 is super tall as you describe it--taller than my 220.
No clue what bike you have but yours is tall to begin with. In my size the Degroot is 159. That isn't real tall.

Originally Posted by McBTC
If the deGroot accommodates larger tires than other comfort/endurance bikes it's only because there is more clearance at the brakes.
The picture clearly shows it has plenty of clearance at the seat tube. More clearance with 28's than my Focus has with 25's.

Originally Posted by McBTC
Many of the latest comfort/endurance road bikes are designed for 25s. A larger tire width isn't a problem but the brake mounts have 28s practically scraping the calipers.
Most are designed for at least 28's and today most have disc brakes.
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