Originally Posted by
Wildwood
70 yo 6'1" and ride a range of bike sizes.
58cm (ctc) frame w/ 23mm tires on some days.
59/60cm is the sweetest spot.
61/62cm for early season and easy cruising 'rest' day rides.
Tubular wheels on most bikes, 28/30mm tires make longer days softer.
Stems and bars change based on the variety of top tube lengths.
The benefits of N+1, besides the pleasure of wrenching.
Pics to show the range of racy to endurance to comfy.
Smaller frame
A split saddle on this bike allows me a lowered position. Spacers + angled stem get bars up.
This one hits the sweet spot of all day fast rider, 60cm (ctc) frame, 18cm head tube. Hits the sweet spot in other ways, too.
Tall head tube makes the drops a joy.
And below a small framed vintage. in similar pose. and Yes, plenty of stem in headtube.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Last edited by Wildwood; 03-11-21 at 10:59 PM.