Thread: How much $ for a custom frame?
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Old 07-19-17 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeOK
I'm 5' 7 1/2" with a 32" inseam. I'm riding a 54 with an 80 stem and it's slightly big for me, I'm just a little too stretched out on it. Plus my bars are just maybe 1/2" lower than the seat. I'm only showing about 6" of seatpost.
Originally Posted by MikeOK
The main thing that bothers me is the seat post, it makes the bike look too big for me.
Is it a sloping or kevel top tube?
6" of seatpost and bars 1/2" under saddle doesnt sound like anything excessivley wonky.
If you are too stretched out, maybe a 53 or 52cm frame? Or maybe some compact handlebars with less reach than your current ones?
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