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11-09-08, 09:06 PM
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they have geometry charts on there.
If you're shorter, you'll have toe overlap on almost any track frame.
If you're shorter, you'll have toe overlap on almost any track frame.
11-09-08, 09:09 PM
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Yet, I vaugly remember reading here that the Messenger has the most relaxed geometry of them all. Take that with a grain of salt until a more knowledgeable person posts.
11-09-08, 09:11 PM
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why do people have this natural aversion to toe overlap?
what kind of riding will you be doing where this would be a problem? riding in circles?
what kind of riding will you be doing where this would be a problem? riding in circles?
11-09-08, 09:15 PM
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riding incredibly slow, probably. I think i've only ever had a problem with toe overlap while actually riding once, and that was making a turn from a dead stop
11-09-08, 09:22 PM
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My Dawes SST make a pretty good commuter. It is pretty laid back, and I've never had any overlap problems. It's a tank, but I knew that going into it. If I had to do it all over again, I'd buy the same bike. Only complaint I have about it are the brake pads; though, that's an easy fix.
11-09-08, 10:05 PM
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bikes direct start their own threads with fake ids to drum up interest. its a real issue on the road forum, i'm sure it happens here, too.
11-09-08, 10:28 PM
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if you're interested in the bikesdirect shill postings go here: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...esdirect+shill
11-09-08, 10:46 PM
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i ride an IRO Mark V that's a size 53, so it isn't really relevant to the BD bikes.
11-09-08, 10:57 PM
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the kilo has more toe overlap than the hour, which still had some. i'll bet the fantom cross uno has the least overlap.
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In my opinion, the only bike listed up there with potential toe-overlap are the Kilos. I have a Windsor Hour in 52cm, and I have NO toe-overlap.
11-10-08, 12:04 AM
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I just picked up the Dawes SST this week. The geometry is very nice for long distances. Also, if there is toe overlap, it has not been a problem for me at all.
11-10-08, 12:47 AM
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toe overlap also depends on the size of your foot, the size of your clips, and the size of your front tire. asking people if there is overlap on a frame is a waste of time because more often than not it's entirely subjective.
11-10-08, 08:45 AM
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Also, search is easy:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ct+geo+relaxed
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11-10-08, 09:05 AM
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yah, not good to ride on the sidewalks. sucks to be hanging out with someone who's walking, but when that happens i think the only option is to walk your bike 