Custom Bike Solutions

RemoteMike

I am a tall rider w/a short reach who needs a short head tube. My custom Indy Fab is very comfortable, but the front wheel does not clear my foot at full extension. It is not a problem unless I am making a severe turn, but it strikes me as unsafe. Anyone aware of a possible equipment solution - handlebar? stem angle? seat post or saddle? I have been racking my brain.

sloppyschleckonds

Toe overlap isn't the end of the world. Unless you fall off and die. Then it is.
Have you tried pointing your toes downwards?

Gizmodo

RemoteMike wrote:

I am a tall rider w/a short reach who needs a short head tube. My custom Indy Fab is very comfortable, but the front wheel does not clear my foot at full extension. It is not a problem unless I am making a severe turn, but it strikes me as unsafe. Anyone aware of a possible equipment solution - handlebar? stem angle? seat post or saddle? I have been racking my brain.

Toe overlap is normal on modern road bikes. It is not an issue unless you are going very slowly I which case take your foot off the pedal.

See other posts such as viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12806421

trailflow

Some solutions are

1. Try a fork with a longer rake/offset
2. Move your cleats forwards on your shoes
3. Get shorter length cranks

Adjusting your handlebar, stem angle,seat post or saddle will make no difference whatsoever.

skyd0g

RemoteMike wrote:

I am a tall rider w/a short reach who needs a short head tube. My custom Indy Fab is very comfortable, but the front wheel does not clear my foot at full extension. It is not a problem unless I am making a severe turn, but it strikes me as unsafe.

Don't pedal while you're making sharp turns.