Top custom carbon frame builders?
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Yep, I did six days of riding on that exact model and it was the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden.
Having a really skewed inseam-to-torso/height ratio takes all the fun out of buying bikes.
RedRacer wrote:
Yep, I did six days of riding on that exact model and it was the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden.
Having a really skewed inseam-to-torso/height ratio takes all the fun out of buying bikes.
I responded to your PM Redracer.
Any so called 'skewed inseam to torso ratio' can be easily compensated by 1-2 stem sizes on an endurance geometry...if...your position on the bike is considered traditional. This is no criticism but rather to point out that you are taking your torso/leg length ratio and combining it with an unusually upright fit which makes finding a production bicycle more difficult.
Below is a good recreational fit (not racer) and my guess is you look nothing like the rider below:
I have never been comfortable with a totally flat back (John Cobb A) but I don't think I am a full B style either.
The fitting stuff is a bit OT so I will start a new thread for that. Back to carbon frames now
The fitting stuff is a bit OT so I will start a new thread for that. Back to carbon frames now
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Let's call those pics you put up 'oblique' or more frontal views of your riding position.
As time permits, we need a 90 degree side view from the crank side of you on the bike either on a trainer or leaned against the wall. Have your wife or girl friend snap the pics...just like the pic I posted above. No rain suit....and best to have one pic on the hoods in your normal position and the other in the drops.
As to A versus B back that Cobb writes about. Understood...you are in between...and I am likely as well.
From what I see, you are just what you describe....riding far too cramped for your long body.
What I will do, is take your side view position and photoshop you into a better position. If you have two road bikes, you can tinker with your position on one to get it closer to a more idealized position.
As time permits, we need a 90 degree side view from the crank side of you on the bike either on a trainer or leaned against the wall. Have your wife or girl friend snap the pics...just like the pic I posted above. No rain suit....and best to have one pic on the hoods in your normal position and the other in the drops.
As to A versus B back that Cobb writes about. Understood...you are in between...and I am likely as well.
From what I see, you are just what you describe....riding far too cramped for your long body.
What I will do, is take your side view position and photoshop you into a better position. If you have two road bikes, you can tinker with your position on one to get it closer to a more idealized position.
A Legend HT9.5 . Its an absolute banger of a bike! Compared to my other bikes, its absolutely beautiful to ride, racey and stiff ! Comfort is just slightly behind a C59, but in no way harsher , just fractional. I got a stock geo, but they do Custom sizes/bb/lay ups.
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There are a bunch of high end frames that fit the ~390, 600+ spec
Parlee Z5
Pina Dogma & Rokh
Merckx Mourenx 69
Colnago CX-Zero
Canyon Endurace
Trek Emonda
If you're not 100% certain on your fit then this may not be the time to be getting a $$$$ custom frame.
Parlee Z5
Pina Dogma & Rokh
Merckx Mourenx 69
Colnago CX-Zero
Canyon Endurace
Trek Emonda
If you're not 100% certain on your fit then this may not be the time to be getting a $$$$ custom frame.
Parlee Z5, Large tall (603/391)
BMC granfondo, 58 (599/395)
Bianchi Infinito CV, 59 (598/391)
Time Fluidity, large (570 tt, 201 ht)
Trek Domane, 58 (611/380)
Merckx Mourenx69, XL (610/388)
Felt Z-Series, 58 (600/392)
BMC granfondo, 58 (599/395)
Bianchi Infinito CV, 59 (598/391)
Time Fluidity, large (570 tt, 201 ht)
Trek Domane, 58 (611/380)
Merckx Mourenx69, XL (610/388)
Felt Z-Series, 58 (600/392)
Time VXRS Ulteam (7.16 kg)
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stang1 wrote:A Legend HT9.5 . Its an absolute banger of a bike! Compared to my other bikes, its absolutely beautiful to ride, racey and stiff ! Comfort is just slightly behind a C59, but in no way harsher , just fractional. I got a stock geo, but they do Custom sizes/bb/lay ups.
This is it. Marco's been making stunning custom carbon frames for donkey's years.
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