does the original c...
 

[Closed] does the original cotic bfe have the same geometry as the new one?

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Hi,
Im watching a mk1 853 bfe frame on ebay, but Im not sure on the geometry of the frame. I know the mk2 is made of a different steel, but is that the only difference? I have a nagging feeling that I read somewhere that the top tubes are longer on the new soul/bfe frames- is that right or are they just the same? Cheers in advance if you can advise.


 
Posted : 08/11/2011 9:49 pm
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Yes but there is a 'big' size which is medium length but large height IIRC.


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 12:19 am
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what size are you after? 8)


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 7:08 am
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The one Im watching is small, but tbh Im only really watching in case it goes for a song- I dont know much about them but Id quite like to try one out. Ive got a Dialled Alpine at the moment which is utterly brilliant but I think just slightly too big for me at 17/23. Ideally Im looking for a mk1 alpine that is 15/22, which would be more suited to me at 5ft10. Anyone got an Alpine that size they fancy selling? I tried on here on the wanted forum, but nobody took me on. Cheers for your advice chief!


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 8:15 pm
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Is it the grey one with the funny dropout? That's my old bike if it is! Exact same geo as the current one.


 
Posted : 09/11/2011 8:21 pm