Whyte 901 standover clearance
rico2
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Hi all. I'm considering getting a Whyte 901, but I'm a little concerned in regard to its standover height, which at 792mm (31in) seems a little high. I'm 5' 8" and have an average inside leg for my height (31in). This would put me in the 'M' category of 901 frames (5'7" - 5'10"). Certainly, all the other measurements seem bob on. My old Orange P7 has a standover height of 742mm (29in), and I know on several occasions I've been grateful for this clearance! I'm aware that frame geometry has changed significantly in recent years though (my P7 is a 2007 model), so I don't know if it's directly comparable.
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As long as the bike fits it doesn't really matter.I don't do smileys.
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Bike fit relates to pedals, saddle and grips, not stand over height which is irrelevant while you're riding.
To me a small sounds right for you anyway, not a medium, you have relatively long legs for your height and thus a shorter torso which needs a shorter bike.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.0 -
The concern I've got is when you come off the bike and end up straddling it.... Better to have more clearance in those situations surely?0
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rico2 wrote:Better to have more clearance in those situations surely?
Definitely, though many around here think not. Guess they've never seen someone almost bleed to death through their cock after landing on the top tube.
True story...All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Standover is nice to have, but not at the expense of a bike that doesn't fit, that's the point.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.0
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Angus Young wrote:Guess they've never seen someone almost bleed to death through their fool after landing on the top tube.
Ouch! Never heard it called 'fool' before. We call it 'gooch' in my neck of the woods. Either way, it's not something you want to land on... Thanks for your views. Guess it's down to personal preference at the end of the day.0 -
Fool is auto forum censor for fool.I don't do smileys.
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You put both feet down?rico2 wrote:The concern I've got is when you come off the bike and end up straddling it.... Better to have more clearance in those situations surely?
Mad.
Clearance was something that you had pre suspension when you put both feet on the ground.
Soon as suspension started to lift frame up into the air both feet on the ground stopped.
Some companies tried to reduce this reduction by bending top tubes but they still need to attach to the head tube.
Forget about it."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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If you are in a position to genteelly put both feet down, you don't need any clearance, if you are coming off in a hurry (falling off) your likely to end on your arse anyway!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.0
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rico2 wrote:Angus Young wrote:Guess they've never seen someone almost bleed to death through their fool after landing on the top tube.
Ouch! Never heard it called 'fool' before.
Ah... that supposed to be cöck!The Rookie wrote:Standover is nice to have, but not at the expense of a bike that doesn't fit, that's the point.
Nobody said it should be at the expense of a bike that fits.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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nicklouse wrote:
You put both feet down?rico2 wrote:The concern I've got is when you come off the bike and end up straddling it.... Better to have more clearance in those situations surely?
Mad.
Clearance was something that you had pre suspension when you put both feet on the ground.
Soon as suspension started to lift frame up into the air both feet on the ground stopped.
Some companies tried to reduce this reduction by bending top tubes but they still need to attach to the head tube.
Forget about it.
Nonsense. I have about a mile of clearance between my gentleman's relish and the top tube on my Kona.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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