And actual reach to the bars is probably, I would say, more important than the physical measurement of the top tube itself. In RR41 or 40 (it's been a while), there was a story 'bout this. In a nutshell: All else about he frame being the same--same seattube angle, same head tube angle, same top tube length...the higher handlebar will be easier to reach because
1. as it rises, it retreats toward you 2. as it rises, your arms become more horizontal, and so...effectively longer. Grant o'er & out On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 8:02 AM, Jan Heine <[email protected]> wrote: > > P.S.: I forgot to add: > > This means that you can size the bike so it fits you correctly when > you ride it. For a production frame, get the frame that offers the > correct top tube length, rather than worry about the seat tube. > > For a custom bike, it's a matter of aesthetics where you want the top > tube. With a lower top tube, you will have more spacers/longer quill > exposed on the stem, and longer seatpost showing. With a higher top > tube, you will have a more direct connection between seat and > handlebars... It's a personal choice which you prefer. > > Jan Heine > Editor > Bicycle Quarterly > 140 Lakeside Ave #C > Seattle WA 98122 > http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
