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Old 04-02-17 | 08:20 PM
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FBinNY
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From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Before you spend a penny, take a moment for a quick experiment.

Loosen the bar clamp and rotate the handlebar 180°, so the grip position is at the most forward position. Level it out so the hand angle is decent and ride it for a few days. If it feels better overall, you have proof that the frame is too short (seat to bar), and can shop other sizes accordingly.

These days, what with long seatposts, and sloping top tubes, the old BB to saddle and stand over guidelines aren't as important as handlebar height and seat to bar length.
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