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Old 09-20-06 | 12:50 AM
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England

Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.

Hate to say it, but there is a recognised Standover clearance that should be observed. I am a Shortie-30" inseam, and I can rarely get a frame to give me that clearance. I currently have a 15" Bianchi and a 42cm Giant. Both are compact frame design with long seat posts. Then to get the bars far enough away, I have to extend the stem. Standover height is a measurement that can be altered. Providing you have a clearance and the rest of the bike fits- I would not worry too much. Incidentally, even on the bianchi- I only have 1" clearance.
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