On Sun, 2012-09-23 at 15:27 -0700, VeloZen wrote: > > The Surly LHT is certainly a capable machine, no question there. > HOWEVER ... and this is a big HOWEVER ... they have the same problem > as virtually every other mass-production model. The geometry changes > with size range ... far too much, in my opinion. The 46cm frame has a > 74.5 degree seat tube angle! That's insane for a touring bike that's > supposed to be comfortable. In contrast, the 48cm Riv Hunqapillar has > a 71.5 degree seat tube angle ... which only changes to 72 degrees in > larger frames, maintaining a more consistent geometry for all sizes. > Of course, this really only affects smaller Surly frames ... > regular-sized folks don't really have to worry, but for us small > dudes, it's quite frustrating ... but yet another reason to appreciate > Riv design.
Just out of idle curiosity (as my frames are 59-60cm) what is the source of the problem? Would things be better if those small frames used smaller wheels as well? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
