Old 07-29-18, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by InvolHuma
Thanks for the tip! How would the different geometry affect the ride or comfort of the bike? In my mind, it seems like a frame on the smaller side would cause the rider position to be more upright than not? Would there be any other differences between going either up or down in frame size?
No, on a smaller frame, the handlebars will be lower. The top tube might or might not be shorter, which in theory makes you more upright, but that difference isn't enough to compensate for the lower handlebars. If you like to be more upright, you would lean towards a larger frame.
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