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Old 01-28-13 | 11:32 AM
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Frames w seat post cut out?

I know leader has frames with the seat post cut out. Are there any other brands out there with this? Thanks https://www.leaderbikeusa.com/wp-cont...eritage-lo.jpg
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Old 01-28-13 | 12:11 PM
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what you should be asking is: what are the frames with seatpost cutout done properly that doesn't look jackass

Basically any top of the line track carbon frame
Al (most mid-level true track frames):
Bianchi Super Pista
Cervelo T1
Affinity Kissena
Specialized 2013 Langster PRO
Giant Omnium
Fuji Track Pro
Felt TK2/TK1

what else?

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Old 01-28-13 | 12:14 PM
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what you should be asking is: what are the frames with seatpost cutout done properly that doesn't look jackass
They all look jackass when the wheel is set toward the back of the dropout leaving a huge abyss between the seat tube and tire. If you can't get the wheel to fit inside the cutout, either because of wrong gear ratio, too long chain, or poor frame design, it defeats the purpose of the cutout.
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Old 01-28-13 | 12:18 PM
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Old 01-28-13 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mihlbach
They all look jackass when the wheel is set toward the back of the dropout leaving a huge abyss between the seat tube and tire. If you can't get the wheel to fit inside the cutout, either because of wrong gear ratio, too long chain, or poor frame design, it defeats the purpose of the cutout.
Yes and no. If you are training and changing gears for it then it's not really jackass, just break the chain for race days to actually make use of the cutout. But for street use I agree, cut outs are kinda jackass.
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Old 01-28-13 | 12:50 PM
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Race day has more gear changes than training days most of the time.
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Old 01-28-13 | 01:04 PM
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Race day has more gear changes than training days most of the time.
How I wish it would be like this here :-/
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I know leader has frames with the seat tube cut out. Are there any other brands out there with this?
FIFY...
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Old 01-28-13 | 05:07 PM
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Yes and no. If you are training and changing gears for it then it's not really jackass, just break the chain for race days to actually make use of the cutout. But for street use I agree, cut outs are kinda jackass.
After much thought and research I am going to go with a more conventional frame. Thank you guys.
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