Smaller frames are sometimes designed with super-steep ST angles to mitigate toe-overlap and still allow for short TT/reach.
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 6:32:17 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Sun, 2012-09-23 at 15:27 -0700, VeloZen wrote: > > > > The Surly LHT is certainly a capable machine, no question there. > > HOWEVER ... and this is a big HOWEVER ... they have the same problem > > as virtually every other mass-production model. The geometry changes > > with size range ... far too much, in my opinion. The 46cm frame has a > > 74.5 degree seat tube angle! That's insane for a touring bike that's > > supposed to be comfortable. In contrast, the 48cm Riv Hunqapillar has > > a 71.5 degree seat tube angle ... which only changes to 72 degrees in > > larger frames, maintaining a more consistent geometry for all sizes. > > Of course, this really only affects smaller Surly frames ... > > regular-sized folks don't really have to worry, but for us small > > dudes, it's quite frustrating ... but yet another reason to appreciate > > Riv design. > > Just out of idle curiosity (as my frames are 59-60cm) what is the source > of the problem? Would things be better if those small frames used > smaller wheels as well? > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/S1H1RfmtgIMJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
