Hi all, I am looking for some information regarding a road bike that makes longer head tubes. At Present I ride a custom built bike Teschner from Australia and it has 650cc. (I ride it well) I would love to get a carbon bike and am looking for a manufacturer who produces short top tube and long head tube. I am 5.3 feet, short torso and longer legs.(I am female) I was thinking of a Ridley or Orbea, but not sure of the measurements. Can any of you help?.
Why do you specifically want a carbon bike?
I don’t think Ridley makes custom carbon bikes, but their cyclocross geometry would probably fit you. You see their measurements on their website. Since you have a custom bike you like, why change though? I doubt you will notice much of a difference in ride quality (if that is what you are thinking) and maybe worse if you sacrifice fit.
Now, if really want something to ride the way you want and custom, check out http://crumptoncycles.com.
You are right; I probably don’t need a carbon bike. It just seems that everyone is going on about them. I do love my bike and I rode it well today (kicked ass). I will definitely check out the web page has I am coming to the states in 3months (first time ever visit).
I believe Guru makes custom sized frames and built bikes for a decent price. Also, you might consider a custom steel frame, since steel is easy to work with there are many builders that can make a bike that fits your perfectly and since you are small they can use a thin wall tubeset and make it quite light.
Well, top carbon frames are generally a bit quicker than metal frames because the tubes can be made very aero. However… a metal bike can be made custom far more cheaply and I think everyone will agree that getting a bike that fits properly is more important than a bike that’s aero.
Perhaps a better question is:
“Who makes the most aero custom frame”
Thank you for that, I am getting more confident that my custom built bike is better for me. I think the main reason for my concern was that everyone around me rides on 700cc wheels while I have 650cc. even women who are shorter than me ride 700cc. (I don’t fall behind on rides, as a matter of fact I am very fast on the flats and slight inclines) I do lag behind on the very steep hills, (that’s not due to the 650cc, I think it is due to power weight ratio in my case). So the question is, should I stay with 650cc wheels due to my geometry or get a bike with 700cc
Thank you for that, I am getting more confident that my custom built bike is better for me. I think the main reason for my concern was that everyone around me rides on 700cc wheels while I have 650cc. even women who are shorter than me ride 700cc. (I don’t fall behind on rides, as a matter of fact I am very fast on the flats and slight inclines) I do lag behind on the very steep hills, (that’s not due to the 650cc, I think it is due to power weight ratio in my case). So the question is, should I stay with 650cc wheels due to my geometry or get a bike with 700cc
stick with 650c…
With your height, a 650 bike is probably ideal.
Your custom Teschner is probably a better bike for you than anything carbon you can buy off the rack. I don’t know of anyone who makes exactly what you’re looking for.
Well, top carbon frames are generally a bit quicker than metal frames because the tubes can be made very aero.
That’s a marketing line and nothing more. Round steel tubes are more aero than most “aero” carbon frames produced today (Cervelo and Scott being notable exceptions).
Well, top carbon frames are generally a bit quicker than metal frames because the tubes can be made very aero.
That’s a marketing line and nothing more. Round steel tubes are more aero than most “aero” carbon frames produced today (Cervelo and Scott being notable exceptions).
For that to be believed, I think that you need to produce some data!
Well, top carbon frames are generally a bit quicker than metal frames because the tubes can be made very aero.
That’s a marketing line and nothing more. Round steel tubes are more aero than most “aero” carbon frames produced today (Cervelo and Scott being notable exceptions).
For that to be believed, I think that you need to produce some data!
It’s been posted here before. Round steel tubes are quite aero, and molded carbon frames are often less so.
Frankly, though, I don’t care about the point so I’m not going to try and back it up. The aerodynamics of a bike frame counts for squat. It’s not even a point worth discussing.
Well, top carbon frames are generally a bit quicker than metal frames because the tubes can be made very aero.
That’s a marketing line and nothing more. Round steel tubes are more aero than most “aero” carbon frames produced today (Cervelo and Scott being notable exceptions).
For that to be believed, I think that you need to produce some data!
It’s been posted here before. Round steel tubes are quite aero, and molded carbon frames are often less so.
Frankly, though, I don’t care about the point so I’m not going to try and back it up. The aerodynamics of a bike frame counts for squat. It’s not even a point worth discussing.
It sorta depends how serious you are. Yeah, it’s true that if you do it all for fun and are happy to see someone who’s done less training than you beat you because they paid more attention to the kit then it doesn’t matter. Otherwise it really does!
I’d suggest that you haven’t paid that much attention to actual data based on one of your ‘good’ frames being a Scott. Are you one of the people who also believes that not wearing gloves is more important than an aero front wheel!?!
Your custom Teschner is probably a better bike for you than anything carbon you can buy off the rack. I don’t know of anyone who makes exactly what you’re looking for.
Thank you for your knowledge, so I made the right choice by having a custom bike built. I will try not to get so paranoid anymore about the size of my wheels. You made a lot of valid points regarding manufactures (they also seem to want to fit all sizes and shapes on 700c bikes.) If I ever have any doubts, I will re-read this thread. Thanks again everyone, I will keep cycling hard and strong on my custom build bike and kick ass as usual.
With your height, a 650 bike is probably ideal.
Good, I will stick to the 650c. You are correct, I just needed some convincing.