Originally Posted by MnHPVA Guy
Fortunately the Brits used to ride large frames, with little seat post showing, so it won't look too odd.
It wasn't a case of riding a frame for aesthetic reasons, it was a case of riding the right size frame.
Originally Posted by MnHPVA Guy
But in most cases I'd rather have crotch clearance at the cost of another 2 inches of stem.
And here lies the problem...standover clearance. Where did this abomination spring from, some suggest it was contorted out of the rush towards small frames by racers in the 80's. Regardless, it is a nonsense that gets bandied about as if it's the only consideration when purchasing a bike, hence people on frames 2 inches too small. Have we forgotten how to lean?