Originally Posted by
Charles Wahl
I don't understand all the concern here about toe overlap. This old frame from the 60s
wears 700C rims (23 mm wide) with a 36 mm front tire and fenders (now). Top tube length is only 57 cm, and it's a tall frame (63 cm CTT). No toe overlap problems for me, with size 9.5 (US) feet and toe clips. Yes, it has a fairly relaxed head tube angle, and reasonably large fork rake. It's a very comfortable frame to ride, even though it's not constructed of DB tubing. The chainstays aren't all that long (43 cm), so it's nothing like a Long Haul Trucker.
Cool bike.
No issues with overlap either, but everything I own is a 57 or a 58 tt.
57 or a 58 st.
The smaller sizes can give people fits with overlap, but I hardly think that's a deal breaker when you get used to it. My wife's new bike will be a 650b and she rides a 55 tt or so. All reports on her new bike indicate zero issues with the NFE.