Short reach tall head tube frame option.

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I absolutely adore my look 595, however I can not get into an ideal position on the bike. It is uncomfortable and limits my desire to get out and ride it.

I've been considering wsd, the c60 h geo, perhaps Cervelo s5, or????

It's a bummer. The 595 might simply be the most enjoyable ride by characteristics I have even had the luck to be in the saddle of. I have long legs, short torso and arms. I'm also not incredibly flexible (lifelong).

If anyone has some suggestions to me let me know, please do. Thank you!
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What stack range are you looking for?
Many models are "long reach" in some sizes, and "short reach" in others...

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Now that is a stack-reach chart that djconnel would be proud of.

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by bas

Trek Domane is short and tall, great bike too.

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abrown3mtg wrote:I absolutely adore my look 595, however I can not get into an ideal position on the bike. It is uncomfortable and limits my desire to get out and ride it.

I've been considering wsd, the c60 h geo, perhaps Cervelo s5, or????

It's a bummer. The 595 might simply be the most enjoyable ride by characteristics I have even had the luck to be in the saddle of. I have long legs, short torso and arms. I'm also not incredibly flexible (lifelong).

If anyone has some suggestions to me let me know, please do. Thank you!
Thank you.

The S5 is not likely to be a good option. The Cervelo R3, R5, and S3 all share the same geometry - the S5 has a shorter head tube for a more aggressive position. Any of the first three are great choices though - they are certainly not an upright comfort fit like a Domane but have a less long reach than something like a SuperSix or Oltre for sure.

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Look 765
Time Fluidity
Trek Domane
Canyon Endurace
Simplon Kiaro
Trek Madone/Emonda H2
Colnago CX Zero
Neil Pryde Zephyr
Merckx Mourenx
Cervelo R2/3/5 (although still a bit long compared to others above)

Yes, I suffer from the same body composition.

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by mrgray

what a wonderful list! thanks. that look 765 looks fantastic too.
Bobo S&S Steel Bike - 7.5 kg
Oltre XR2- 6.6 kg
Look 585 - 6.8 kg
Look 695 SR :D

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by mariovalentim

I would put the Ax Lightness Vial in your short list too.

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by abrown3mtg

Great info! Thank you all so much!

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My fave geometry is Colnago. Top tubes tend to be small and head tubes reasonably high. So, for me it was a case of a slammed stem that can be be longer for some. I'm basing that on the standard frames as opposed to sloping. Not the lightest frames, but they are great to ride.

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DamonRinard wrote:What stack range are you looking for?
Many models are "long reach" in some sizes, and "short reach" in others...

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Any chance you have that in spreadsheet form? Impressive list! I'm sure it would be a tremendous aid in my search!

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by Hawkwood

I suffer from the long legs (height 186cm, legs 93cm), stiff neck syndrome, so am always on the hunt for suitable frames. I use a Merida Ride carbon frame at the moment, I find it very stiff on the potholed/rutted roads in my area, plus, despite it being an `endurance' frame, anything over a 25mm tyre would be a tight fit on the front. I'd like to try a Cube Attain, as I think it might have more clearance, and have contacted Cube to see if I can get one frameset only.

The lists and chart above are great, really helpful.

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by RichTheRoadie

There's also the Workswell 085 if $450 Chinese carbon floats your boat.

Gotta say, I'm quite tempted to give one a go...

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abrown3mtg,

Have you been to Flanders Bros. for a fitting? They might have some advice on what suits you given your dimensions, flexibility, etc. I had one done there a few years ago and found it to be useful.

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