On One Inbred Top Tube Length!
Johnny Napalm
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Both of my bikes have an effective tt length of approx. 559mm (15" & 16" frames), which I am used to, and tend to use with short (40mm) stems.
Looking at the On One Inbred Slotted it appears that they have an efective tt length of 546mm (14") and 589mm (16"). As a result of Christmas and today's birthday, I have the chance to purchase a new frame for my build, and the Inbred Slotted is a frame that I am considering.
As my other two bikes effective tt length is kind of in between the Inbred's, I'm unsure which way to go.
I know that everyone is different, and it's a question that has not got a straight forward answer (and until you build the bike you'll not know for sure)...but would it be better to go with the slightly shorter tt and offset with stem and seat position? I wouldn't want to feel cramped, but I also wouldn't want to feel too stretched out with the 16".
I'm a shorty at 5' 6", and I have traditionally had 15"/16" frames in the past. I intend to use the bike as both a singlespeed and also geared, so I will also need to ensure that the seat can be high enough for seated climbing etc. when as a geared set up. Anyone on here own one of these and can part with a bit of advice?
Looking at the On One Inbred Slotted it appears that they have an efective tt length of 546mm (14") and 589mm (16"). As a result of Christmas and today's birthday, I have the chance to purchase a new frame for my build, and the Inbred Slotted is a frame that I am considering.
As my other two bikes effective tt length is kind of in between the Inbred's, I'm unsure which way to go.
I know that everyone is different, and it's a question that has not got a straight forward answer (and until you build the bike you'll not know for sure)...but would it be better to go with the slightly shorter tt and offset with stem and seat position? I wouldn't want to feel cramped, but I also wouldn't want to feel too stretched out with the 16".
I'm a shorty at 5' 6", and I have traditionally had 15"/16" frames in the past. I intend to use the bike as both a singlespeed and also geared, so I will also need to ensure that the seat can be high enough for seated climbing etc. when as a geared set up. Anyone on here own one of these and can part with a bit of advice?
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I'd say you'd be better off with the 16"
Otherwise you will just have too much seat sticking out I reckon. Remember, its only a difference of 3cm if you use the same stem. You probably won't even notice it.0 -
14 inch. The seatpost 'sticking' out should not be problem.0
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Cheers, guys.
Looking at the website, quite a few people similar to my size have the 14", but the size guide recommends a 16" for someone 5' 6" with a 28" - 31" inside leg!0 -
That is if you want that length top tube ;-)
If you don't, get a smaller size.
Oh, I forgot about your forks lol, was busy over Christmas. Next week?0 -
Ok, Super.
Yeah, if that's ok for you, mate!0 -
I'm 5'8, and I can ride my gf's 14 inch 456 summer season (with a 400mm post out pretty much as far as it will go).0
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Grumsta.
You can ride the 14" bike comfortably at 5' 8"? I have approx. 29" inside leg, so a 400mm should be sufficient!0 -
Yeah - though I haven't done any long rides on it. I imagine for normal xc duties you would probably be better on the 16 though. The summer season is kind of a 'play'/dh/messing about bike.0
