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Old 04-25-03 | 12:08 PM
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FOG
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Long Torso and geometry

I have a very long torso- I am 6'2" and my inseam is only 32, and my shirt sleeve length only 35. In the past I have accommodated by getting a frame (25") that I could not straddle, but which felt good once I was moving. What bikes fit well for builds like mine? Is there some desired angle between upper body and seat tube? Does the long torso mean that I need a smaller angle between upper and lower body because I move my center of gravity further forward than an everage cyclist when I lean at a given angle?

I would also bet that those with short torsos and longer limbs face the opposite issues.

What manufacturers use geometry I should look for, and which should I take pains to avoid?
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