Looking at a new frame as I want a bit more relaxed fit. Is it as simple as getting something w/a shorter TT; maybe 10-15mm? Or, is it more a combo of HT, TT & angles? I currently have a TCR Advanced SL (L) and am looking at a F10 disc (595). When I am on the TCR and riding on the tops; I am OK; but when I am on the hoods its too stretched.
Get frame w/shorter TT and bigger HT, just shorter TT?
The Giant has a PRO PLT 120mm stem flipped (10d), integrated HS cap (15mm) and 30mm spacers. Other specs:
BB cc to saddle top: 815
Saddle tip to center of bar: 600
Saddle tip to center of steerer; 485
Here are the two frame specs:
The TCR:
Head Angle 73°
Seat Angle72°
Top Tube 58.5
HT: 185
Reach 406 (measured by me)
Stack 590 (measured by me)
F10 disc 595
Head angle 73.4
Seat angle 72.4
TT 587
HT 215
Reach: 394
Stack: 612
Seems maybe the F10 would need ~100 stem to give me the needed fit? Or, simply too long of a TT?
New frame & fit; am I overthinking it?
Moderator: robbosmans
What is your handbar reach? I went from 93mm reach bars to 80mm reach and it was a lot more comfortable.
I would experiment on the current bike before buying a new frame. You could try a shorter stem. You could try a 90 degree stem which would give you less drop and a shorter reach.
It's hard to know whether you want less reach or less total stack until you try it.
I would experiment on the current bike before buying a new frame. You could try a shorter stem. You could try a 90 degree stem which would give you less drop and a shorter reach.
It's hard to know whether you want less reach or less total stack until you try it.
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I believe in am on compact already @ 80. PRO Vibe 7S handlebars.
AJS914 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:29 pmWhat is your handbar reach? I went from 93mm reach bars to 80mm reach and it was a lot more comfortable.
I would experiment on the current bike before buying a new frame. You could try a shorter stem. You could try a 90 degree stem which would give you less drop and a shorter reach.
It's hard to know whether you want less reach or less total stack until you try it.
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Bars come with even shorter reach. Ritchey’s Neoclassic curve bars have a 73mm reach. Might be enough to keep your tops where they are but provide more comfort on the hoods.
Good tip.
It seems the shifters keep getting bigger & longer with every new version.
It seems the shifters keep getting bigger & longer with every new version.
joejack951 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:50 pmBars come with even shorter reach. Ritchey’s Neoclassic curve bars have a 73mm reach. Might be enough to keep your tops where they are but provide more comfort on the hoods.
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