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Broomy
17/05/09 18:54
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Hi - I have a 21" steel framed Claud Butler that I used on a recent loaded tour to Paris. I am 6ft 1.5ins and all the info I can find suggests the bike is too small for me (suggest I need a 23" frame). I found it fine on the tour and am thinking about using it for a much longer tour. Are there any reasons I shouldnt do this? The one benefit of a smaller frame is a shorter top tube which means I dont have to lean forwards so much....has anyone got any thoughts or advice?

thanks a lot.

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Monkey Space Pilot (El Capitan)
17/05/09 20:11
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If you feel comftorble on it, then its fine. Manufactures sizing's are just guidelines.
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