EAI BareKnuckle Advice
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EAI BareKnuckle Advice
After restoring an old rusty Schwinn for SS, I am building my uber modern fixie. All black components, the new Level hubs...very tech. Anyway I still wanted a steel frame but with more contemporary lines. The Bareknucle seems to fit the bill, but I would like some advice on sizing. Speaking with a distributor they said the BB runs high so the smaller sizes feel larger. I am 6'2 with ape arms and chicken legs and I currently run a 61 c-c with a 57.5 tt. This sizing feels right for me, but the top tube may be a bit short. I believe the 58 cm (c-c) BareKnuckles have a 57.5 tt. I am afraid this frame will be too small for me even though the tt seems correct. Anyway....
Anyone who rides a BareKnuckle mind sharing there sizing experience with comparison to other frames they ride?
Cheers
Anyone who rides a BareKnuckle mind sharing there sizing experience with comparison to other frames they ride?
Cheers
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I havent personally ridden one, but a friend of mine has his and its massive. he is about your height and got a 61 maybe even one step bigger. He says its very comfortable.
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TT length is only part of it. How long is the stem on your current bike? If it's on the shorter side (100-110mm) you can always get longer stem (130-140mm).
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i usually ride 57-59cm frames (though i am almost your height, i just dont feel good on anything 60+). have a really comfortable 58x57.5 road frame. i was riding a 58cm square track frame which felt just a bit big before i got my BK. i have the 56cm BK and it feels about right, maybe a little smallish.
so basically my experience is they run 1/2 size to a full size big. i am generally comfortable on 58cm track frames and i am pretty comfortable on this 56.
i would say go with the 58... that way with the high BB it will have a pretty normal standover height for you and if it feels short on the TT, you can always get a stem that is 1 or 2 cm longer and make up for that.
so basically my experience is they run 1/2 size to a full size big. i am generally comfortable on 58cm track frames and i am pretty comfortable on this 56.
i would say go with the 58... that way with the high BB it will have a pretty normal standover height for you and if it feels short on the TT, you can always get a stem that is 1 or 2 cm longer and make up for that.
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Thanks for the input everyone. I did consider the longer stem and may go with the 58 then use it. If anyone has experience with this frame or similar please share. I jts like to get a bunch of opinions.
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i'd have to agree with dmc, 58 would probably be a good bet. i have a 54 bk and it feels closer to some 55's or 56's i have ridden. so yes, they tend to runa bit big
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Originally Posted by TN!
i'd have to agree with dmc, 58 would probably be a good bet. i have a 54 bk and it feels closer to some 55's or 56's i have ridden. so yes, they tend to runa bit big
[grass is greener rant]
there was another thread about bareknuckle sizing, absntr suggested ording an off the peg bob jackson frame, ends up being about the same price.
I cant compare the two and like my BN super stiff, but as soon as i got the all black set up i was immediately tired of it when comparing it to my vintage nishiki's detailed paint work. Now i would prefer an all black set up on a beater to make it even more low key.
[/grass is greener rant]
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Originally Posted by Aldone
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Where I can find the BareKnuckles geometry ?
Thanks
Where I can find the BareKnuckles geometry ?
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Originally Posted by simple312
ditto.
[grass is greener rant]
there was another thread about bareknuckle sizing, absntr suggested ording an off the peg bob jackson frame, ends up being about the same price.
I cant compare the two and like my BN super stiff, but as soon as i got the all black set up i was immediately tired of it when comparing it to my vintage nishiki's detailed paint work. Now i would prefer an all black set up on a beater to make it even more low key.
[/grass is greener rant]
[grass is greener rant]
there was another thread about bareknuckle sizing, absntr suggested ording an off the peg bob jackson frame, ends up being about the same price.
I cant compare the two and like my BN super stiff, but as soon as i got the all black set up i was immediately tired of it when comparing it to my vintage nishiki's detailed paint work. Now i would prefer an all black set up on a beater to make it even more low key.
[/grass is greener rant]
EDIT: oh
https://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/default.php?cPath=28
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Originally Posted by team neal
I'm 6'1 and I ride a 58cm bareknuckle. It fits really well...I just put a longish stem on. feel free to PM with questions...
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People's different proprotions aside, 6'1" on a 54 seems pretty small.
I'm 6'1" and I ride a 57cm.
I'm 6'1" and I ride a 57cm.
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Originally Posted by ChicagoxBoston
damn, how long are your legs??? i'm 6'1" and i ride a 54. . . .
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I bought based on my road bikes (58-59), I'm 6'1" w/ 35" inseam and my 58 fits fine with a 110mm stem.