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• #4127
If the geometry chart is true (!) there is only a 5mm length difference between 56 and 58. So it comes down to, do you want a 160mm headtube or a 180mm? :)
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• #4128
With a positive stem mind, not your madness!
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• #4129
I will be mainly running risers and riding in the street for courier work. I'm not a fan of drops and have never ridden track. Should I opt for 58cm for the more upright riding position the longer headtube will give me?
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• #4130
Well spotted.
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• #4131
58cm, the 56cm is oddly longer.
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• #4132
Here is a recent build I have just finished. I have built a few track bikes over the years, but this is the very first where I chose and installed each and every component. I'm 183cm and this fits well - 58cm running 49x17
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• #4133
Really? How strange.
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• #4134
Really?
Not according to the geo chart
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• #4135
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• #4136
Not according to the geo chart
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• #4138
And look like they update it again.
TBF, the Reach difference is only 1.2mm between 56cm and 58cm.
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• #4139
STOLEN BIKE! 😥
Taken today between 2-6pm from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. So much for building up your own bike and being proud of it!
Dolan Pre Cursa 58cm
Campagnolo cranks
R500 Front Wheel
Halo Aerotrack rear wheel
Fizik Antares saddle.Please share this around!
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• #4140
So I'm about to pull the trigger on a 58cm...change my mind?
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• #4141
change your mind how ? :)
i went 56 would go 58 if i get another.
Go PC if only running fixed, nicer welds.
Go FXE if swapping between Fixed and SS and want a rear brake and mudguards.About sums it up. Had a 56 FXE would go 58FXE again.
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• #4142
Go
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• #4143
I’ve a 58cm FXE and, at 183cm, I’d go 56 if I were to get another
So, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
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• #4144
Soon to be PC owner and first fixie - newbie here. What do you guys think? £320 eBay snag.
Gonna change the bars to straight bars. As well as pedals with some straps.
ITM Vega Carbon Fork
Cinelli Pista drop bars
48T 175mm Sturmey Archer crankset
Track chain
Halo aerorage flip-flop rear wheel
Shimano 600 front wheel
90mm Planet X Stem
Specialized crosstop brake lever
Planet X Seat-post
Planet X saddle (Fizik shape)
Alpina Headset and Seat ClampIts 60cm frame and am 6ft3 (194cm) with inseam of 33inches. Hopefully it'll be a fine fit. I can always get a shorter stem in case its too much of reach?
The Cinelli drop bars - reckon I could get £30-40; if anyone is interested...
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• #4145
I'm 6'3" too, roughly the same inseam I think. Average flexibility.
I need to use an 80 stem and flat/risers to be comfortable, and an inline stem.
The 60cm PC is crazy long, but little toe overlap with 165's!
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• #4146
Because im a noob - what exactly is meant by inline stem? Aren't all stems inline? - tried searching but got nothing back.
Im glad its already got 90mm on there, but if things are difficult I can always go 80.
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• #4147
Sorry bud, I said stem when I meant seatpost!
http://hub.chainreactioncycles.com/buying-guides/components/seatposts-buying-guide/
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• #4148
i'm 194 too! I had the same frame, rode it with compact deda bars and 100mm thomson stem. Felt too long, and i'd surely prefer a 58cm one with 120/130mm stem. Anyway it's just personal preference, with a 80/90mm stem you'll be still ok
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• #4149
Awesome - just arrived today... no pedals though and I am not keen on clipless for now... can someone recommend a solid strap / cage setup Pedals?
I might just pop into brick lane bikes and get something... but want to hear your reccommendations first
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• #4150
might just pop into brick lane bikes
I would recommend literally any other bike shop
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