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anyone in kilkenny i could discuss frame sizes with?

kopite davo · 2013-03-17 09:31:11

currently on a small giant tcr with 53.5 top tube and 90 stem. i just feel i am stretching to reach the top of the shifters. have the opportunity on another frame which has 52.5 tt and i am wondering if it would make much of a difference and if the tcr is to an aggressive position ? would love to chat to someone about my…

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kopite davo

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currently on a small giant tcr with 53.5 top tube and 90 stem. i just feel i am stretching to reach the top of the shifters.
have the opportunity on another frame which has 52.5 tt and i am wondering if it would make much of a difference and if the tcr is to an aggressive position ? would love to chat to someone about my position on the bike.

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#2 17-03-2013 9:38am

Captain Havoc

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Talk to thedocman, he's very good at that sort of thing and can fit you up.

https://ormondelanguagetours.com
Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.

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#3 17-03-2013 11:58am

Seweryn

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kopite davo wrote: »

currently on a small giant tcr with 53.5 top tube and 90 stem. i just feel i am stretching to reach the top of the shifters.
have the opportunity on another frame which has 52.5 tt and i am wondering if it would make much of a difference and if the tcr is to an aggressive position ? would love to chat to someone about my position on the bike.

If you tell us your height and your inseam leg length, it may be easier to assess the basics (the right frame size). But this also depends on your riding style, preferences, flexibility, etc.

For more detailed bike fitting set up, you may need to talk to someone with bike fitting experience, i.e. as suggested by Captain.

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