Which would be better for commuting purposes?
01-29-11 | 05:18 PM
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Well i did a little pricing and have came up with the conclusion that i will be building up a frameset. I did notice that there 50cm frame size is the same size as my 54cm road. each frame has a downfall but i'm not sure which is worse. CC- due to having a shorter wheelbase could cause my heels to hit the panniers. LHT- a size 50cm only allows 26"s wheels. I would use a backpack but i hate havent something on my back while riding. i'll post up my parts list in a few minutes to let ya'll review it
01-29-11 | 05:24 PM
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01-29-11 | 07:25 PM
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From: Arlington, TX
Bikes: 2008 Surly Cross Check, 2010 Fuji Track Comp
I commute on a (52cm) CC with a pair of Ortlieb Back Roller Classics and I don't have any trouble at all with heel strike. I do, however, have to watch my toes when making sharp turns, as they tend to touch my fenders a bit.
01-30-11 | 11:41 AM
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Bikes: surly cross check
I commute on a Cross-check, but I only ride 15 rt. I ride in a cross race competition once a year when our local park opens up for bike races and I do a couple of short tours and one long tour every summer. The cc is probably not the best suited bike for the touring, but I have outfitted it with an axiom Journey rack and do not suffer from heel strike issues when carrying panniers
I do however occasionally run into some toe overlap on my front fender when I am commuting. This is a minor issue since it happens so rarely and the fender simply flexes a bit and returns to its original shape.
In the winter I run 700cx38 studded tires with full fenders, then I usually switch those out for 700c x 32s for the summer without much issue. I also strip the frame down and run as a single speed or fixie for winter commuting with a flip flop rear wheel.
I do however occasionally run into some toe overlap on my front fender when I am commuting. This is a minor issue since it happens so rarely and the fender simply flexes a bit and returns to its original shape.
In the winter I run 700cx38 studded tires with full fenders, then I usually switch those out for 700c x 32s for the summer without much issue. I also strip the frame down and run as a single speed or fixie for winter commuting with a flip flop rear wheel.
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