Gravel bike for short bloke, short leg, short bank account
I really need the smallest possible frame (and even then the nads will suffer in certain circumstances but I'm reconciled with that) but I need the length so I'm not too scrunched up. Anyone know of any brands that tend to maximise that top tube length and minimise the height?? Bit of a long shot! Much appreciated all! Comments
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Can you build a bike up from frame and wheels? This would suit short bloke with short bank account, no idea on top tube length.
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13112870/planet-x-frameset-and-wheels-pub-bike-project-pit-bike-commuter-winter-bike#latest1 -
What BB to seat tube top length are you looking for, ideally, so you then have ~20cm of seat post plus saddle above the clamp?================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo0 -
Orro Terra C is a very "compact" frame design, so the top tube slopes significantly giving loads of standover clearance. They go down to size XS too.
https://www.orrobikes.com/shop/gravel-bikes/terra-c/580 -
^^^ Thisveronese68 said:Can you build a bike up from frame and wheels? This would suit short bloke with short bank account, no idea on top tube length.
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13112870/planet-x-frameset-and-wheels-pub-bike-project-pit-bike-commuter-winter-bike#latest
I'd be all over it if I still lived in the UK (and was a few inches shorter (and wasn't married.))1 -
Thanks for your response - I'm 5'3 and I'm generally given whatever is the smallest size as recommended but I know they also come with shorter length. Probably just need to go through lots of different brand geometry and compare and contrast!N0bodyOfTheGoat said:What BB to seat tube top length are you looking for, ideally, so you then have ~20cm of seat post plus saddle above the clamp?
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Pretty sure I used to be 5'4" but I'm getting older!nick19Lndb5w said:
Thanks for your response - I'm 5'3 and I'm generally given whatever is the smallest size as recommended but I know they also come with shorter length. Probably just need to go through lots of different brand geometry and compare and contrast!N0bodyOfTheGoat said:What BB to seat tube top length are you looking for, ideally, so you then have ~20cm of seat post plus saddle above the clamp?
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mrb123 said:
Orro Terra C is a very "compact" frame design, so the top tube slopes significantly giving loads of standover clearance. They go down to size XS too.
https://www.orrobikes.com/shop/gravel-bikes/terra-c/58
Will check it out - many thanks0 -
2021 Specialized Diverge Alloy E5 might fit the bill, depending on your budget.
https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/diverge-elite-e5/p/175290?color=290951-175290&searchText=96220-42441 -
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-malt-g2x-gravel-frameset-197832.html
There's a few built bikes of various specs on the site, if the 47cm frame works for you.================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo1 -
Much appreciated - will take a lookN0bodyOfTheGoat said:https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-malt-g2x-gravel-frameset-197832.html
There's a few built bikes of various specs on the site, if the 47cm frame works for you.0 -
https://geometrygeeks.bike/all-bikes
This site might help you.1 -
