BBBs - Big Beautiful Bikes

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sorry yes, I meant headtube extension...

see this MX leader, almost identical

I just chose the 2A pista stem because I love the look

Ah got it then. You're bike is totally mint.

thanks buddy, makes me happy just looking it... panto stem is on the way which will be the finishing touch I think...

just need the stache for the 'full Freuer' look

I like that alot. ^above

Did it ever sell? @apollo

still got it but chainring, seatpost and tyres are on De Rosa, stem is on the Somec... :)

Tom Boonen's (192cm) "58 Plus" (60cm frame, 60cm TT, with a 58 frame's 190mm HT) Venge, with a 14cm stem:

i'm 192cm, but that guy must be all legs and arms, thats 30mm longer from rails to bars than my bike.

Damn, I'm 200cm and that would fit me!

all his bikes are BBBs.
reckon the TT is actually a 58: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/pro-bike-tom-boonens-specialized-s-works-roubaix-sl4-40728/
61 tt and a 14 stem... insane reach.

From what I understand the TT on the custom Venge and custom Roubaix you linked to both sound like they're 60cm.

I'm 193cm and riding a CAAD10 60cm with a 59cm TT, 120mm stem, and 25mm setback post. HT is also 190mm but I currently have the conical spacer on top. 44cm trad bars.

the linked article says the tt measures 58.

Pros generally prefer longer top tubes and reach because they are mostly in the drops with a flat back for most of the race, whereas 'civilian' riders probably tend to sit up for the most part and be on the hoods.
When I were a lad...the adage was small tubes (frame) long parts. In other words keep your frame as small as possible and make up the length with a longer stem, cranks and seatpost.

another big one......62cm

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....and my race-bike...

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a few more tweeks and it will be complete. pedals and sstem me thinks