Bike frame size - is this for real?
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Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Mickey1980 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:26 am
I have recently ventured to measure myself extensively with the view to calculate the perfect bike fit using one of the online calculators.
The outcome is quite surprising. The suggested frame dimensions (for various fit styles) suggested a seat tube between 58 and 61 cm and a top tube of... 55cm.
I would like to ask if anyone have seen such a frame geometry? would it be the old steel bikes of the era when the top tubes remained relatively short with the size increase?
I always knew that for my height (185cm) I have relatively long legs and relatively short arms, but having the reach of circa 37cm on a 60cm frame is something quite peculiar.
P.S. I am riding a 58cm frame at the moment which seems to be OK with exception of occasional lower back pain after clocking more than 40-50k. The reach on this frame is 41cm, but it has quite a short head tube with sloping top tube, so the saddle to bars drop is around 11cm.
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Lots of steel bikes » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:49 pm
To answer your initial question, I did have a steel Shogun that was 60 55. So they can be found.
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Mickey1980 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:56 pm
Thanks for the reply. Good to hear that such frames actually exist was that a roadie?Lots of steel bikes wrote: To answer your initial question, I did have a steel Shogun that was 60 55. So they can be found.
I have a concern regarding using stems too short as it may stuff up weight distribution over front wheel. The general guide I heard was to use stem 1cm shorter than the normal at most (I take this is a 10cm stem?)
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Lots of steel bikes » Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:27 pm
I’ve never noticed the effect of different weight distribution but I’m no racer so not very astute when it comes to handling characteristics. A short stem does alter the feel of the steering but the body seems to adjust very quickly and it doesn’t become noticeable, at least not to me.Mickey1980 wrote:Thanks for the reply. Good to hear that such frames actually exist was that a roadie?Lots of steel bikes wrote: To answer your initial question, I did have a steel Shogun that was 60 55. So they can be found.
I have a concern regarding using stems too short as it may stuff up weight distribution over front wheel. The general guide I heard was to use stem 1cm shorter than the normal at most (I take this is a 10cm stem?)
I found a pic of the bike when I first got it. Not set up for me.
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:00 pm
I do like a Shogun, nice.Lots of steel bikes wrote:.....I found a pic of the bike when I first got it. Not set up for me.
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby familyguy » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:12 pm
Edit: I do have a 62x57 Gazelle and a 63x57 Shogun. They're around, look at the Japanese and Dutch mostly for ratios like that, sometimes the French and British stuff.
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Mickey1980 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:36 pm
Thanks mate!familyguy wrote:: I do have a 62x57 Gazelle and a 63x57 Shogun. They're around, look at the Japanese and Dutch mostly for ratios like that, sometimes the French and British stuff.
Jim
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Postby Lots of steel bikes » Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:18 pm
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby dv » Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:33 pm
(That shogun has a pretty long stem - guessing 110 or 120cm - so I assume this frame was too short )
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Mickey1980 » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:26 pm
That's in Brizzy too far for meLots of steel bikes wrote:Perfect size for you Mickey1980
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby Mickey1980 » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:27 pm
Can't push the seat too far forward, too much pressure on the wrists, unless going with the TT barsdv wrote:I have similar issues. Seat forward, and a short stem is the answer if your frame is only a little long.
(That shogun has a pretty long stem - guessing 110 or 120cm - so I assume this frame was too short )
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby uart » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:21 am
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying there Mickey. Are you saying that if you bring the bars closer by choosing a shorter top tube then that is ok for your wrists, but if you bring the bars closer by moving the seat forward that it's not ok on your wrists?Mickey1980 wrote:Can't push the seat too far forward, too much pressure on the wrists, unless going with the TT barsdv wrote:I have similar issues. Seat forward, and a short stem is the answer if your frame is only a little long.
(That shogun has a pretty long stem - guessing 110 or 120cm - so I assume this frame was too short )
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Postby Mickey1980 » Fri May 11, 2018 5:45 pm
That is correct. The further forward you have the seat vs bottom bracket, the more of your weight is on your hands = numb wrists. Try to stand with your back against the wall, then bend forward - you will feel the loss of balance. Then do the same with your feet just 20cm away from the wall - your butt will move back towards the wall and you will stay balanced.uart wrote: I'm not sure I understand what you're saying there Mickey. Are you saying that if you bring the bars closer by choosing a shorter top tube then that is ok for your wrists, but if you bring the bars closer by moving the seat forward that it's not ok on your wrists?
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Re: Bike frame size - is this for real?
Postby uart » Fri May 11, 2018 8:18 pm
Ok that makes sense. Thanks.Mickey1980 wrote:Try to stand with your back against the wall, then bend forward - you will feel the loss of balance. Then do the same with your feet just 20cm away from the wall - your butt will move back towards the wall and you will stay balanced.
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