Found a website that compares bikes geometry (visual & data) and it's pretty amazing
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Found a website that compares bikes geometry (visual & data) and it's pretty amazing
Hi,
I've been looking at buying a new and modern carbon frame
. I've only been riding steel frame from the 50s to the 90s so the new geometries and the stack/reach ratio have been stressing me out a bit, especially as there are more and more brands that are only available or the model is too old to be in stock. Also, I feel like old steel frame were easier to adapt without looking weird, especially on the stem's height. I'm between sizes and modern frame don't allow much slack on the stem's height.
Anyway, I found this website that will compare the geometry of many many bikes. https://bikeinsights.com/compare
I imagine some people already know about this, but I got excited and thought others might enjoy it. This is super geeky, maybe even pointless some might say, but I think the fact that I can compare something I've tried in-store with a frame that is only available online is pretty cool. They also have some even more geeky blog post on the data behind bikes' geometry.
I'm not sure about their scale on "upright to aggressive" as the Sequoia should be more endurance than the Strato but maybe it's within its own category. Anyway, nice to have a visual!
![](https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1164x1288/screenshot_2019_11_19_at_21_22_26_89f091f33a28dbfb75cd8e80cd4a4d98bd59646f.png)
Cinelli Strato Faster VS Specialized Sequoia
I've been looking at buying a new and modern carbon frame
![EEK!](images/smilies/eek.gif)
Anyway, I found this website that will compare the geometry of many many bikes. https://bikeinsights.com/compare
I imagine some people already know about this, but I got excited and thought others might enjoy it. This is super geeky, maybe even pointless some might say, but I think the fact that I can compare something I've tried in-store with a frame that is only available online is pretty cool. They also have some even more geeky blog post on the data behind bikes' geometry.
I'm not sure about their scale on "upright to aggressive" as the Sequoia should be more endurance than the Strato but maybe it's within its own category. Anyway, nice to have a visual!
![](https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1164x1288/screenshot_2019_11_19_at_21_22_26_89f091f33a28dbfb75cd8e80cd4a4d98bd59646f.png)
Cinelli Strato Faster VS Specialized Sequoia
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Do these sites have guidance for knowing what are the limits of stack and reach that you can use?
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Yes, these sites have general information about 'trail' 'seat angle' 'front center'. Want to get schooled on frame geometry? hang around with frame welders and engineers with cold beer.
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awesome post thank you.
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And I'd actually rather hang around with a custom framebuilder than the welder. As far as an engineer, I have one.
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Thanks, Mighty_Mess & Road Ran.
Found articles on F.E.A. frame metal tunning.
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https://www.slowtwitch.com/stackreach.html
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Found articles on F.E.A. frame metal tunning.
F.E.A.Frame Tuning
https://www.slowtwitch.com/stackreach.html
Advanced reading.