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velomateo 03-04-15 11:07 PM


Originally Posted by rando_couche (Post 17604372)
...and next time, buy a smaller frame!

;-)

SP
OC, OR

My thoughts exactly. Judging by the amount of seat post showing, frame size could be easily two cm smaller - would put your bars right where you want them.

Lascauxcaveman 03-04-15 11:31 PM


Originally Posted by rando_couche (Post 17604372)
...and next time, buy a smaller frame!

Exactly. Smaller frame + longer seatpost = problem solved.

jyl 03-04-15 11:58 PM


Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman (Post 17604723)
Exactly. Smaller frame + longer seatpost = problem solved.

But look how long my stems are (140 mm on the red bike, and that's with a 58 cm frame).

I have a 52 cm bike, that has lots of seatpost and the desired saddle to bar drop, but it is not roomy enough in the cockpit to be comfortable on 100 mile rides.

Due to short legs + long torso.

Lascauxcaveman 03-05-15 12:19 AM

^ Yeah, I was sorta funning ya. I myself have a problem with finding a bike with a long enough reach for my taste. I like the idea of a track drop stem. (For you, not for me, that is. I have no problem with how low I can get) :P

gaucho777 03-05-15 02:02 AM

Your problem is that you are entirely too flexible. We're supposed to be lowering our saddle-to-bar drop, not wearing mini-skirts to pick up our children at school! Stop stretching, give up yoga, lift with your back, and take up golf. There's your answer. ;)


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