Too much stem on such a small frame. Seatpost is less of the concern.
BertBlyleven on
Long seatposts and stems might look off, but they help smooth out the ride chatter. Your frame is clearly one size too small, but if this setup fits then who cares.
Melodic_coala101 on
Nah, if it’s lower than minimum insertion, and 4-5 inches below the top tube, should be OK
MantraProAttitude on
Get 410mm post. The stem is too fricken high though, aesthetically speaking.
Beyond_0451 on
It’s pretty silly looking. I mean, you already know the bike is too small for you, and anyone else seeing it is going to know the same thing. It’s not clown bike levels of small, but you’ve definitely reached the safe limit of what can be achieved with component lengthening.
Bridgestone definitely did not engineer the bike to be ridden like that. Even if you’re below the minimum insertions, the longer your lever, the more stress you inflict on the frame over time. If it’s fun, ride it, but check for cracks and other signs of stress every few rides.
chillaxtion on
Long seat posts are actually good because they flex. Any diamond frame, no matter the material is very stiff. As long as you’re in for the minimum insertion your fine. The stem is of more concern. I would look for another stem with some rise in the horizontal part so that you can have less quill showing.
Flex in the post is fine but flex in the steering system is less desirable. The failure of a part that’s supports your upper body seems pretty dangerous to me. I’d cut down on the risk of that, especially if you intend to ride rough roads.
docbak on
I’m 6’5”. Most of my bikes look like this. As long as the min insertion line is in the frame, rock on.
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Too much stem on such a small frame. Seatpost is less of the concern.
Long seatposts and stems might look off, but they help smooth out the ride chatter. Your frame is clearly one size too small, but if this setup fits then who cares.
Nah, if it’s lower than minimum insertion, and 4-5 inches below the top tube, should be OK
Get 410mm post. The stem is too fricken high though, aesthetically speaking.
It’s pretty silly looking. I mean, you already know the bike is too small for you, and anyone else seeing it is going to know the same thing. It’s not clown bike levels of small, but you’ve definitely reached the safe limit of what can be achieved with component lengthening.
Bridgestone definitely did not engineer the bike to be ridden like that. Even if you’re below the minimum insertions, the longer your lever, the more stress you inflict on the frame over time. If it’s fun, ride it, but check for cracks and other signs of stress every few rides.
Long seat posts are actually good because they flex. Any diamond frame, no matter the material is very stiff. As long as you’re in for the minimum insertion your fine. The stem is of more concern. I would look for another stem with some rise in the horizontal part so that you can have less quill showing.
Flex in the post is fine but flex in the steering system is less desirable. The failure of a part that’s supports your upper body seems pretty dangerous to me. I’d cut down on the risk of that, especially if you intend to ride rough roads.
I’m 6’5”. Most of my bikes look like this. As long as the min insertion line is in the frame, rock on.