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Old 09-22-06, 11:28 AM
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I say the 55 is tooo small. I'm same height as you and the 57 is perfect.

55 is too small and this is why. The fork is a straight blade fork. On the 57 my toe will slightly touch the tire on a very slow turn or a track stand. Scared me at first as I didn't realize that this wold happen. Now that I know about it, it is no problem and haven't touched again. IS different from my Cannondale with rake in the fork (58 cm frame).

I will bet that if you go with the 55 your toe will overlap with the front tire on a slow turn or track stand!
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