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Choosing a frame
So, from the geo of the CdF, TTX and Merlin, I have a shopping list for the new frame:
Stack up to 605mm, 590mm would be ideal
Reach up to 405mm. I can cope with a bit more, but that reduces stem length, which then quickens the handling, which isn't what I'm after. I want to run a 100mm -1200mm stem.
Front centre above 605mm; any less and I kick the front tyre too often, and destroy guards.
Head angle 72-73 degrees, trail 55-65mm
Must fit 32mm tyres
Must be disc-braked
Ideally, I'm looking for a cheaper, Chinese carbon frame, because a) cost, and b) I'll be more willing to modify it later if it doesn't cost £££.
So far, I've cruised https://geometrygeeks.bike/ for the numbers on:
Giant Propel (fits, but expensive)
Canyon Aeroad (front centre too short, I'll kick the front wheel)
Trek Emonda/Madone (too steep)
Trek Domane (too short/upright)
Boardman SLR 9.8 (fits, but only in XL, which feels too big)
Cervelo Soloist (fits well in a 58 - this would probably be my mainstream choice)
Yeoleo R21 (fits but only takes 28mm tyres)
Elves Eglath (and Winspace, and Trifox) (front centre too short, I'll kick the front wheel)
SPCycle SP-053D (fits and the price is good; so that's what I'm getting)
https://www.sp-cycle.com/spcycle-2022-new-t1000-carbon-road-bike-disc-frame-all-internal-cable-700c-racing-bicycle-carbon-frameset-p4139463.html
It will be my first brand-new bike in many, many years; and I now have my favourite task; writing the spec of everything to hang off this frame.