Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
A Domane chainstay is 420mm and a size 54 wheelbase is 1010mm long.
A Cannondale Super6evo chainstay is 408mm and a size 54 wheelbase is 1008mm long.
Why is a 420mm chainstay a downside? And the Domane wheelbase is basically the same as a full on race bike of the same size.
A shorter wheelbase handles slightly better? A Trek Emonda in size 54 has a 981 mm wheelbase. Even my old Cannondale Synapse (not a race bike) in size 54 has a 990 mm wheelbase.
Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
I'm also unsure why an 11-34 cassette is bad to spec on general road bikes. For years(decades), road bike were geared far too high for average users and even many enthusiasts. The last 6 years has pushed the needle towards more realistic and useful stock drivetrains. Why is that bad?
An 11-speed 11-34 cassette has 2T gaps on the small end in exchange for more cogs on the big end. This is good for steep hills and gravel riding but not so ideal for riding along at a just right cadence.