Author Topic: Flatland entry level geometry  (Read 4374 times)

Offline jakiboang

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Flatland entry level geometry
« on: July 15, 2012, 11:44:08 AM »
sir for a height 5feet 5inches if 18.5"TT and 13.5 CS will suit for me or is it a bit long???

what are geometry that would fit for a bit small guy like me??

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2012, 02:12:36 PM »
according to your height, generally you could go for a frame within 17.5-18.5
CS is better if it could be below 13
there is no model answer, just take it as consideration
the shorter it is, the easier you can control

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2012, 02:39:00 PM »
is 13.5 CS really that long????


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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2012, 02:51:18 PM »
its quuite long
usually frame for flatland tricks is below 13
the longer the cs the higher centrifugal force
layman usually think its harder to do the flatland tricks

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2012, 02:51:54 PM »
just go to one of the online shop and get stats of all the frame
then you will have the rough idea

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2012, 04:06:42 PM »
I wouldn't say you need a small frame.  You may want a little room in the front but to keep the wheel base short go with a short back end.  A Quamen G9 is 18.75 in the front and 12.65 or about that in the back.

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2012, 04:24:40 PM »
@letsgo

sorry to tell you sir but im not as rich as you are

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2012, 05:55:35 PM »
it has to do with preferences, era and trends.
contemporary (bikes now) bicycles tend to have 74~75.7 deg. head tube angle, while eary mid-school bike range from 73 deg. to 74, late mid-school from 75 to 76.5 deg. head tube angles. the lower the number, the slacker (slower) it is, some feel slacker H.T angles are more stable when doing tricks (rolling/ scuffing), but requires more 'work' to get into positions.
the same can be said of C.S lengths - longer= slower, harder to pull into position (a manuel for example) but easier to 'lock-on';
shorter= quicker, easier to get into position but it's harder to maintain said position (especial on rough, uneven ground).
that said, if you look at competative pro-level riding today, most take place in tight squares with flattish surface; riding wise it's quick links, body varials and fast, tight spins.
so a bike with steeper 74.5~75.5 H.T angle, short rear end make sense.
i rode bikes with T.T of 20.5" to 18.2 (tried out a friend's 17.9 garuda too), and i'm 5'2.
20.5" for street is comfy, but i'd think 19.75 to 19" for a hybrid would be better;
19.5 to 19" for flat is too long - can't do deathtrucks type of tricks (asians body-type tend to be torso long, legs short)
18.75 to 18" would be great for flat, depending on personal set-up and headtube angle prefrences.
17.9" and shorter would be doable but needs careful setting up of parts, probly great as a training bike.

 

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2012, 08:07:29 PM »
It would help if you posted your price range... It has been mentioned already, The Suelo Moto frame is pretty sweet. Good size for your height, its light, short & has decent geo. Its also for sale on Flatland Fuel for pretty cheap atm.

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Re: Flatland entry level geometry
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2012, 04:46:44 PM »
It's all personal preference... For example, Marcel Tremblay would have a 14 inch long chain stay on his custom frame. If you're a beginner, It really geometry should matter too much. Just find something cheap and ride. In the future, swap parts out and see what suits you.