Most Aesthetically Pleasing Frame Size??
 

We all ride the size frame that fits, but for a given frame, do you have a 'favorite' size that best represents the 'look' of the frame? As a rider of 60-62cm frames, I sometimes think they do not best reflect the designer's intent.

Does it vary by frame, or could you say '56cm looks best, for example?

I picked a Moots RSL to demonstrate the point: 52cm, 56cm, 60cm. What do you think? Other examples?

52cm
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56cm
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60cm
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Well most of the frames are 55, 56 or 57cm frames that are reviewed and photoed. So you could say that size. Personally, I don't think sloping toptube frames are that attractive. At least not super sloping ones. Some are 8 to 12 degrees which is a lot. I prefer (looks and to ride) ones that are between 3 to 5 degrees. But again, that's me.

I don't know if there's a perfect size, but a few size-related things that look good--my focus is mostly on the TT-HT-DT area:

-head tube should be long enough so that the top and down tubes don't touch
-head tube should be less than about 20cm
-the taller the head tube, the more level the top tube

I like to look for frames that look good in my size. That would be the wee one.

Well, first it has to have a horizontal top tube...

54 to 56. Level top tube or slightly sloping.

56. level TT.

This.

The amount of spacers on the steer really changes how a bike looks. To me a stack of spacers makes any bike look worse.


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Blue

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I suspect far too many people set up their bikes to "look pro" to the detriment of proper fit. :confused: But, that said, medium frame and level TT looks the best to me. Sad to say, that won't fit me.

Tim

Real riders don't need no stinkin' level TT! :p

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/169180597.jpg


:)

Joking of course, 56cm, with a level TT looks perfect to me...and fits me. ;)

No doubt.