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Not really my style*.

*Idon'thaveanystyle

Not really my style*.

Besides, I don't suffer from the forum disease commonly known as T Rex syndrome.

We prefer condition to disease.
I don't think Apollo is afflicted with it though.

Besides, I don't suffer from the forum disease commonly known as T Rex syndrome.

curse the day I borrowed sumo's 60mm stem and edscoble saw it.

Fellow T-Rexee!

It is fucking tiny thought, it's like a 0mm stem on a small bicycle.

Besides, I don't suffer from the forum disease commonly known as T Rex syndrome.

Don't forget that there are some bike that have a short top tube but a very steep seat angle meaning it'll realistically be 2 or 3cm longer than actual.

I, like my fellow T-Rexees brethren, like the kind Apollo before me have fallen into this cursed trap.

Never again shall I let it fool me.

I'm pretty sure Apollo wears arm extensions

Didn't think he'd be fit in a wardrobe.

Actually does his clothes fit in it? Must be a nightmare.

I'm pretty sure Apollo wears arm extensions

I thought T-rexism is demonstrated by the ratio of ST/TT (on a traditional geo bicycle)

ST/TT > 1 then you're a T-rex (provided bike fits, sensible stem length etc etc)?

My T-rex ratio is 1.05

How do you measure that?

What about frame that does not show seatpost much? Mine will be 57x53 with 73 degree ST.

Current is 54x54.5 with 74 degree ST.

All good points.

As the Rex of the T-Rex Brotherhood, what would you say the inclusion criteria are?

The correct shape of a frame is 73° parallel, square from centre to centre and with a stem that's 20% of the seat tube length. If that doesn't fit you, you're a freak.

Is that why road stems only come in 10mm or larger?

Long top tubes ftw.

How do you measure that?

What about frame that does not show seatpost much? Mine will be 57x53 with 73 degree ST.

Current is 54x54.5 with 74 degree ST.

What are we supposed to about bikes with compact geo?
I was on a 59x54.5 but if I go with a Seta it'll be more regularish.

Nooooo it's 58 square!

So i got some plans.

I'm about to have a Huuuge clear out, then spend all the money on a real nice every day track bike, just trying to pick a frame, in order of favourite.

1. Brother steel track.
   
2. Brother Reynolds track.
   
3. Cinelli Histogram.
   
4. All City Big Block.
   
5. Pristine Superior.
   
   
   

Hmmmm....

There are some fairly different choices there. What do you want it for?

Big Block looks like the most practical option.

The correct shape of a frame is 73° parallel, square from centre to centre and with a stem that's 20% of the seat tube length. If that doesn't fit you, you're a freak.

What about handlebar length? Most compact drop are very short, shorter than in the past when they used to have long reach around 110-130mm rather than the 75-95mm of the modern variety.

I do hate the lack of room behind the hood on my compact.

Of course brakes hood were very short in the past compare to the longer "brifter".

There are some fairly different choices there. What do you want it for?

Big Block looks like the most practical option.

Yeah they are pretty different

Main thing is just something simple, low maintenance and enjoyable, some chilled commuting, some longer rides and just generally getting around most days, all weather, day or night.

go for the big block, they look great. I'm after one but cant afford the full whack so will have to wait untill one shows up pre-loved

Its very practical, but i guess its a bit boring. I always loved the look of a nice tight geo' track bike, yet to own one.