Thread: Fit vs Style
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Old 10-28-04 | 12:24 PM
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From: Knee-deep in the day-to-day
Originally Posted by colinm
Once I get clincher rims for the hubs, build the wheels, mount rubber and ride it, I'll really get a feel for the fit. As it is, even with flat tubulars, the standover is about 1/2" too high - flatfooted it really splits the beans. Put tires/air in the picture and it'd be too high for sure.
Standover isn't everything. At the risk of gross oversimplification, it's all about crank reach and KOPS (knee over pedal spindle). With a track frame, you're probably going to have a greater standover height anyhow. My Fuji Track definitely gives me a pill check if I hit the TT flat-footed, but it's otherwise comfortable.

Build it up and ride for a while. If it feels bad, then sell the frame.
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