Size question
09-30-04 | 08:36 AM
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Size question
If I normally ride a road bike with a 56cm top tube with 10-11 cm stem, could I go down in size to a 55cm top tube on a track bike with a 11 or 12cm stem? I know this will make the handlebars a little lower and a slightly stiffer frame which should be good for a track bike. Correct? Do you want to set up a track bike in a similar position as your road bike or is there a more benifit to a more compact or stretched out position? Thanks
09-30-04 | 10:56 AM
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i try to keep the same combined length of my top tube and stem on my road and track bikes. i also try to keep the same seat height from the center of the bb to the top of my seat.
i set up my road and track bikes the same. i try to keep the visualization of my handlebar at the stem to be in line with my front hub when in my drops... if that makes any sense.
i set up my road and track bikes the same. i try to keep the visualization of my handlebar at the stem to be in line with my front hub when in my drops... if that makes any sense.
09-30-04 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluechip
If I normally ride a road bike with a 56cm top tube with 10-11 cm stem, could I go down in size to a 55cm top tube on a track bike with a 11 or 12cm stem? I know this will make the handlebars a little lower and a slightly stiffer frame which should be good for a track bike. Correct? Do you want to set up a track bike in a similar position as your road bike or is there a more benifit to a more compact or stretched out position? Thanks
Don't listen to anybody on this question. Size DOESN'T matter.
