07-11-2004, 12:41 PM
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bryancasinger@aol.com (Bryan C) wrote in message news:<491cfcc1.0407100418.4e8bbc55@posting.google. com>...
> I have started looking at cyclocross bikes, which I want for
> commuting/touring and dirt road riding. One shop I was at recommended
> getting a frame TWO sizes smaller than my road bike frame, which is a
> 56 for my Fuji. The explanation was that the bottom bracket was
> higher, so you need to go to the smaller size to have the proper
> stand-over height. Do experienced cyclocrossers agree with this
> recommendation. Yes, I know there are different methods of measuring
> the frame sizes on road bikes, so this may not be exact. But does it
> work in general?
Bryan,
I bought a cross bike a couple of years ago and have been using it for
commuting, trail riding and road riding. It has virtually replaced my
road bike since the cross bike is more comfortable and fun to ride.
It is the same frame size as my road bike. I have taken it onto
pretty rough, rocky trails and don't have a problem with stand over
height. I rarely need to straddle the top tube though.
I would recommend you buy a frame that feels the best for the type of
riding that will put the most miles on your bike. Buying a small frame
would make commuting and touring uncomfortable. Plus, if you will be
racing it in cyclocross, you mount and dismount, but don't need to
straddle the tube, so I don't see how that would make a difference.
Brad
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