Bodhbh
Guru
My understanding is with MTB frame geometry this might give a too stretched position is that likely? Is it worth getting a frame size too small?
Where I'm coming from with this is I have a bunch of unused bike bits cluttering up the place...
Most of it is MTB specific (drivetrain, 2 26" disc wheels, some fat 26" semislicks, spare discs and a spare BB7 brake caliper, kona P2 forks, etc). However, I also have some spare drops, diacomp v-brake levers for drops, and some bar end shifters.
I figure, I just need a frame to hang it on and i could fairly cheaply turn this into a roughstuff type tourer / knockabout bike. Probably looking to get an Orange P7 or On-One Inbred frame off eBay. I don't need another bike, but it's better than it sat about doing nothing.
I'm 6"0 and IIRC my existiing MTB is a 19" frame and I use a short stem (70mm). I would therefore be looking to buy a frame a couple of inches shorter?
Where I'm coming from with this is I have a bunch of unused bike bits cluttering up the place...
Most of it is MTB specific (drivetrain, 2 26" disc wheels, some fat 26" semislicks, spare discs and a spare BB7 brake caliper, kona P2 forks, etc). However, I also have some spare drops, diacomp v-brake levers for drops, and some bar end shifters.
I figure, I just need a frame to hang it on and i could fairly cheaply turn this into a roughstuff type tourer / knockabout bike. Probably looking to get an Orange P7 or On-One Inbred frame off eBay. I don't need another bike, but it's better than it sat about doing nothing.
I'm 6"0 and IIRC my existiing MTB is a 19" frame and I use a short stem (70mm). I would therefore be looking to buy a frame a couple of inches shorter?