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07-12-12, 04:45 PM
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I understand this, and was one of those guys on smaller frames with alot of seatpost from the late 70's through the early 2000's. However, this was largely due to the fact that when I raced, I ran about 7"-8" of drop and my stems were at max insertion (these days called "slammed" I guess). Naturally, I had to be very picky with my TT and stem length to ensure a proper fit. Here's the last bike I raced as an example. The grammo quill got wider near the junction with the stem, so this is as low as it would go - plus, the old school headset added 2 cm that would not have been present with a threadless setup, and I could have gone with a 2 cm larger frame.
As set up, this bike was perfect for my riding style at the time- I could comfortably ride 80-120 miles on it as shown.
A "French fit" would have had me with a frame at least 5-6 cm larger, and a threadlless setup another 1-2 more, which would not have suited my preferred style. So, I guess what I'm saying is don't misinterpret my intentions - I get it.
That said, when I see a bike with a ton of seatpost, but also with a stack of spacers or with quill extension, I think "frame's too small". In the case of the Masi, the poster could easily have gone another 2cm of frame with the same drop. I also know that the frame on that bike is limited in its available sizes, and that the owner was on the largest available, and did his best to make it fit.
As set up, this bike was perfect for my riding style at the time- I could comfortably ride 80-120 miles on it as shown.
A "French fit" would have had me with a frame at least 5-6 cm larger, and a threadlless setup another 1-2 more, which would not have suited my preferred style. So, I guess what I'm saying is don't misinterpret my intentions - I get it.
That said, when I see a bike with a ton of seatpost, but also with a stack of spacers or with quill extension, I think "frame's too small". In the case of the Masi, the poster could easily have gone another 2cm of frame with the same drop. I also know that the frame on that bike is limited in its available sizes, and that the owner was on the largest available, and did his best to make it fit.
07-12-12, 10:40 PM
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can i play?
07-13-12, 12:06 AM
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07-13-12, 09:54 AM
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ok update with the newer smaller frame. 1st is the larger the following pics are the newer..I think its a bit sexier since shes some some more leg (seat post) and I cut the steer tube down
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07-13-12, 10:19 AM
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HOT.. before and after. I must admit after you had posted the original build prior to the warranty exchange, I've been tempted to buy the Orca(carbon/silver) frameset and get rid of the Caad10 I built up last month.
07-13-12, 10:22 AM
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ddf.- wood. serious serious wood. thanks
haha beautiful bike.
haha beautiful bike.
07-13-12, 10:24 AM
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07-13-12, 10:25 AM
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07-13-12, 10:40 AM
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@ DDF:
Hot before & after!!!
Hot before & after!!!
07-13-12, 10:48 AM
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Very hot. I especially like the seat post clamp.
07-13-12, 10:59 AM
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Very nice. My family is origi9nally from the region of the Iberian Peninsula (they would never say Spain) where Orbea is headquartered. This bike was my second choice, right behind the Colnago C59 that I eventually ended up with.
Very hot. I especially like the seat post clamp.
Very hot. I especially like the seat post clamp.
07-13-12, 11:32 AM
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07-13-12, 11:33 AM
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One of the best looking white bikes I have ever seen. This and the Ridley from a couple of weeks ago are top of the line! Well done Frederick!
07-13-12, 11:41 AM
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07-13-12, 11:55 AM
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That's hot, I have been riding a 54cm SL3 and switched to. 52cm for my Venge! Quite a difference in maneuverability.
07-13-12, 12:33 PM
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I keep coming back to these pics. There is so much hotness here!
I always thought the font that Lightweight uses on their logo was cheesy. However, it does look good in supersize on that rear disk. Very cool.
I keep looking at this bike and shaking my head, because, one, I couldn't realistically outlay that much cash on a bike, and, two, even if I did my legs couldnt justify such a purchase. I dont TT. I dont race. I am not worthy.
I always thought the font that Lightweight uses on their logo was cheesy. However, it does look good in supersize on that rear disk. Very cool.
I keep looking at this bike and shaking my head, because, one, I couldn't realistically outlay that much cash on a bike, and, two, even if I did my legs couldnt justify such a purchase. I dont TT. I dont race. I am not worthy.
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07-13-12, 05:31 PM
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07-13-12, 07:21 PM
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07-13-12, 07:34 PM
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