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11-23-13, 09:12 PM
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11-24-13, 08:05 AM
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Eh? If you draw a line along the post, a zero setback would be right at the front of the rails and would look silly. That's a Dorico which does have more setback than most, but inline is not the solution.
11-24-13, 06:06 PM
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11-24-13, 06:38 PM
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2011 Merlin Extralight
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11-24-13, 06:45 PM
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I'm not judging your set up because I dont know your proportions. BUT, your saddle appears to be slammed all the way forward and the seat post nearly to its max insertion, with a stem that looks like a 70-80mm. Do you feel this bike fits you or are you making due with the frame you have?
Its a not for me, sorry.
Its a not for me, sorry.
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11-24-13, 07:15 PM
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It's a 57cm frame and I am 5'10 with a 33' inseam and a short torso. I have a good amount of stand-over clearance on this bike, but the top tube is too long. Bike is very comfortable in this current setup and I don't notice any twitchyness.
I bought the frame used, so worked with what I had.
I bought the frame used, so worked with what I had.
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11-24-13, 07:38 PM
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It's a 57cm frame and I am 5'10 with a 33' inseam and a short torso. I have a good amount of stand-over clearance on this bike, but like almost every bike I've ever tried, the top tube is too long for my torso. Bike is very comfortable in this current setup and I don't notice any twitchyness.
11-24-13, 07:39 PM
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...Bro, you need a smaller frame. 33" inseam isn't that insane for your height, try a 54, maybe you'll fit.
11-24-13, 07:48 PM
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11-24-13, 09:21 PM
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In don't want to keep the conversation going in a circle, especially since I don't expect you to sell your bike and do what "we" advise, but for example I am also 5'10" with a 33" inseem and I ride a 54.
11-25-13, 12:29 AM
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No offense taken, I usually do ride 54 as well. I love this frame quite a bit, so had to just make it work.
11-25-13, 12:19 PM
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11-25-13, 01:44 PM
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The Merlin would look much hotter set-up for me!
11-25-13, 07:02 PM
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11-25-13, 10:52 PM
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11-26-13, 12:21 AM
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It's a 57cm frame and I am 5'10 with a 33' inseam and a short torso. I have a good amount of stand-over clearance on this bike, but the top tube is too long. Bike is very comfortable in this current setup and I don't notice any twitchyness.
I bought the frame used, so worked with what I had.
I bought the frame used, so worked with what I had.
11-26-13, 02:05 AM
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11-26-13, 02:25 AM
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11-26-13, 02:36 AM
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Lol
11-26-13, 05:07 AM
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11-26-13, 06:08 AM
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11-26-13, 06:33 AM
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11-26-13, 07:52 AM
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11-26-13, 08:22 AM
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I'd go with brown leather tape and saddle...take it on more of a vintage route.
