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03-11-08 | 09:05 PM

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Dick Rhee

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Originally Posted by BigSean

The top tube is a tad longer, and the head tube is over an inch taller. I am guessing the seat tube angles are a bit different too. On the Look I had a 120cm stem, the Tarmac I am using a 100cm. So the main difference seems to be the head tube height. I liked the Look alot, but I really prefer the fit of the Tarmac and the added stiffness in the BB is huge. Im on a 61cm Tarmac, I am just under 6'4. Perhaps my body prefers a compact design.

Wow you're 6'4 and running a 100mm stem?

Also, as a taller guy the stiffer Look 585 "Ultra" may have worked better for you. I can relate, as I'm 6'1 and wishing for a stiffer frame myself.

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