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I always need the smallest or next to smallest frame size. I've got a lot of experience with bikes having a HTA around 71 degrees and plenty of trail. It's simply not a problem that if even noticed, is easy to get accustomed to.
Reach is reach and shouldn't be confused by stem length. Straight bar bikes and mountain bikes may have a long reach, but that should be expected, since there's no added handlebar reach or brake hood reach. A bike having a relatively short stem as delivered is common, since most buyers of stock frames don't want an overly aggressive position. That has nothing to do with the frame reach, since it's easy to change, unless the bike has integrated bars. Then the dealer needs to change them out, along with longer brake hoses. |
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Does Moots still offer the next size up headtube extension? I had one of the first generation Routt bikes that was a 55cm with a 56cm headtube. It sounds like the Routt 45 with that option in your size would be the kind of bike you are looking for!
I'd offer up my Mosaic, but I am not sure the stand over would work! The Routt bikes tend to have a tall stack and short reach. They are efficient and comfortable as well! Good luck! Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk |
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Stack and reach make it very easy to compare, even across different types of bikes. |
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I personally went with a custom Seven to get a tall head tube and short seat tube so that I could have my bars and saddle at the same height and enough standover on my 53cm frame. This was after years and years of trying to get a stock frame to fit correctly. As I am sure you know, stock frames fit people with generic builds and can rarely account for medical issues.
As others have mentioned, try turning your stem upside down and maybe work in a pair of these bars. Specialized Hover Expert Alloy Handlebars – 15mm Rise https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ho...=230548-156001 |
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Not only can going custom solve this need for you, ya'll can partner on a variety of other custom bits: extra stand over? extra water bottle placement? Choose your color/design. Tweak geo if needed. A plethora of reasons that could make going cutom fun and rewarding.
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Thanks for the great suggestions on both changes and alternate bikes.
Progress update (definitely in the you can't care what it looks like) The shortest 30 deg rise Redshift stem, 27.5 wheelset with 2.1 Thundeburts and double wrapped the top of the bars. Bar height/reach is darn close and the impact far more muted. This might work. Not an ideal permanent change but will get me out and can see how it goes from here. |
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TALL Stack/Reach Ratio
I had been on the lookout for a similar frame for different reasons. Its not Ti, but it is the most relaxed ratio that I have found. Talking about the Black Mountain Cycles Mod.Zero ..
I was pretty much sold already when I brought it up against my current bikes on bike insights . com .. but then Mike Varley (designer, owner operator of BMC) ran an insane deal on these.. actually a few deals. one of which included a whisky carbon fork plus the original steel fork for a fraction of the retail.. again, not Ti, but in lieu of a custom frame, this is one of the few off the shelf models that I am aware of that puts this much emphasis on stack. It also hits all the other marks you suggested in terms of tire size, 1x an 2x compatibility. Also works with many modern components and you would probably have a lot of compatible parts in a bin somewhere. good luck |
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The new SL8 and the BMC both have strong appeal for different reasons.
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I will +1 the Krypton. The shop I worked at sold them and they are great bikes. I rode the Dark Matter (their gravel bike) for several years and it was very well made.
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