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Sincerely A Dick
- Nov 14, 2011
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I like a 590 effective top tube.
I have traditionally gone with the smaller bike and just ran a longer stem.
I have not ever had an issue with this.
Now I am looking at a used bike that is slightly larger than what I like, It is a 60cm effective top tube. Is the shorter stem going to be noticeable? Will I truly feel a difference in the handling (this is ultimately for a touring bike)?
One hand wants to just buy it and experiment.
The other wants to hold back and see if I can eventually find a deal on the smaller size.
Unformtulately, there is no Salsa dealer local, so I have not had the opportunoity to ride the 58 or 60cm bikes.
Interested in opinions...
I have traditionally gone with the smaller bike and just ran a longer stem.
I have not ever had an issue with this.
Now I am looking at a used bike that is slightly larger than what I like, It is a 60cm effective top tube. Is the shorter stem going to be noticeable? Will I truly feel a difference in the handling (this is ultimately for a touring bike)?
One hand wants to just buy it and experiment.
The other wants to hold back and see if I can eventually find a deal on the smaller size.
Unformtulately, there is no Salsa dealer local, so I have not had the opportunoity to ride the 58 or 60cm bikes.
Interested in opinions...