Meaning of "Short reach"?

Indranil
Indranil Posts: 70
edited August 2011 in MTB beginners
It's a noob question but I really want to know what a "short reach" means.
Read it in the BR Vitus Nucleus 0.2 review: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -11-44695/

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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    nromally it means you are sat quite upright on the bike and normallyas a result of a short stem and top tube.

    a long reach will mean you are more stretched out on the bike (normally leaning further forwards)

    each position has its advantages and disadvantages and what suits on person wont suit everyone
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • Indranil
    Indranil Posts: 70
    Thanks a lot sheeps!
  • Indranil
    Indranil Posts: 70
    I am sorry to break it to you, but the Vitus Bikes Nucleus 0.2 it's now available for £489 in CRC.
    Do you think at this price it's better than Carrera Fury (£579) or Spesh Hardrock Pro (£499)?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,814
    Better value than the spesh, probably better value than a Fury at that price, but no-one buys a Halfords brand bike at RRP, they wait for the 'sales'.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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