Who appoints the Spacer Police?

[jeffy]

Posting a race bike on this forum with a short stem and a spacer tower is like making an adult movie when you have below average anatomy. You're more than free to do it, but don't get bent out of shape when you read the comments.

It wasn't me, it was my bitch ex-wife!

[Wingnut]

Spacer Police are self appointed internet trolls.

+1

[tinozee]

The single wheel size for such a range of body sizes is odd. I would like to see a larger diameter road wheel and frames designed around them. Like 650 only 750.

[Ozrider]

@tinozee
MTBs have 26, 27.5, 29 and I've seen a 36 or two so it is surprising that roadbikes only have 650 and 700, but in a way it keeps things simple.


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[highdraw]

The single wheel size for such a range of body sizes is odd. I would like to see a larger diameter road wheel and frames designed around them. Like 650 only 750.

What height and/or body weight would you see the benefit of heavier and weaker 750 wheels?
Curious what you believe the benefit would be? For off road, a 29er makes sense because it reduces the angle of attack of the tire surface due to a larger radius, but road disturbances are not an issue when riding on pavement...and of course acceleration is compromised with larger wheels due to moment of inertia which is important with racing and spirited group riding.

Conventions are normally derived based upon an overall demographic. Of course the original 26" mtbs were spawned from 26" cruisers and most know a smaller wheel is naturally stronger and lighter than a larger wheel for same materials.

I personally don't see a real upside to wheels larger than 700c for paved road riding and I am 6'1" and 175 lbs. For very small riders however I do believe 650c has some benefit however.

Further thoughts?

[tinozee]

Nevermind, 700c is fine for tall guys.

[highdraw]

tinozee,
Your perspective makes more sense now.
6'10"? As you have learned in life as somebody taller than the rest, very few things are designed for guys your size. Just be happy you aren't the short guy.

[BRM]

The pro side is that you have room for at least three 1 liter bottles . . . .

[highdraw]

Speaking of which...note the three bottle cages...
That big body has to create some serious watts to overcome that big hole being punched into the wind.

[nobuseri]

Wow; now I don't have to feel like I am the odd man out.
I am 6'6" and usually ride 63cm frames.

[tinozee]

lol it's not mine but I am tall. It's just to illustrate that after a point the wheels are small. You can see it to a lesser degree on some 60+ frames, especially with tall stacks. But you know what I mean, it's part of what causes the "farm gate" look. I think it's an interesting debate but would maybe be too small a market to make business sense. I would like to try a larger wheel if it existed though. Like a size 53 complete bike but scaled up the entire thing including wheels. I'm pretty sure in mtb scene the 29 size has been a much better fit for taller riders (in addition to the all around mtb benefits of 29).

Here is a sort of interesting article on the topic suggesting a zize larger for riders over 6'2".

http://www.fitwellbikes.com/blog/2014/11/17/the-proportionality-of-wheel-size

[eric01]

Ride whatever setup fits you and let's you experience the joy of riding a bike.

Only exception is if you exceed the mfg requirements for spacer stack. Not all forks do, but many have a max spacer stack for fear of cracking the steerer tubes long unsupported length.

[fogman]

What's funny is that if you have 2 cm or more of spacers, some forum member will comment that your frame is too small. Suppose you go out and buy the next size bigger. No spacers, but your seat is pushed all the way forward. Another forum member will undoubtedly comment that your frame is too large.


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