Originally Posted by
DMC707
James, the virtual,top tube may be 52, but the actual reach likely equates to much more due to the drop.
the opposite effect occurs with a taller, more endurance oriented head tube-- most riders can make use of a little longer top tube then
Exactly, I'm probably not explaining this well. Like in the pic of my current setup the reach from the center of the saddle to the center of the handlebar at the stem is my 22.5" (give or take maybe 1/4") on a horizontal plane. But then you figure in the extreme drop and it's a different story. The stem/bar setup going on it will move the base bar up a bit and in towards center a bit. Then there's slightly taller risers for the pads to get me where I need to be properly. None of which applies to a true pursuit bike though, LOL!