No surprise, the extra top and head tube length are much better. Being a newer frame it's designed for wider (700c) rubber, so will keep my eyes peeled for a suitable wheelset to swap back from 650b. I'd always wanted to remove the guards and ride more rough stuff, which never really happened, so determined to do this over the spring and summer. After a blast on the local bridleways it's clear more aggressive tread is needed. Pretty happy, great to finally have a frame that's a better fit.
I asked this in the CdF thread, but seems geometry for the model changed over the years to become more compact. Personally, I'd prefer a more horizontal TT (and curved fork) but it fits really well.
No surprise, the extra top and head tube length are much better. Being a newer frame it's designed for wider (700c) rubber, so will keep my eyes peeled for a suitable wheelset to swap back from 650b. I'd always wanted to remove the guards and ride more rough stuff, which never really happened, so determined to do this over the spring and summer. After a blast on the local bridleways it's clear more aggressive tread is needed. Pretty happy, great to finally have a frame that's a better fit.