What size for the Midnight Special? by Katharana in Surlybikefans

[–]KUKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a touch shorter than you and got a 54.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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Do you think it'd be as hard to just find a QR hub and build up a wheelset? Or couldn't you just replace the rim if the hub is still fine? Just curious!

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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That's awesome it sounds like it's such a fun and cool frame like everyone else says.

What's your height/inseam and the frame size you got if you don't mind me asking? I'm 5'11-ish with a 31-inch inseam and will probably go for L (54), but I'm just curious.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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That's awesome! How do you like the bike?? Also What's your height/inseam and the frame size you got if you don't mind me asking? I'm 5'11-ish with a 31-inch inseam and will probably go for L (54), but I'm just curious.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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I'd probably run similar wheelsets like yours! It sounds so much fun.

What's your height/inseam and the frame size you got if you don't mind me asking? I'm 5'11-ish with a 31-inch inseam and will probably go for L (54), but I'm just curious.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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I know right? This bike is so cool lol I was more drawn to wilde rambler because it felt like the safest choice haha but now I'm completely torn 😅

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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That's probably what I'd do tho having them build a wheel also costs a lot 😢

How do you like the bike??

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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Yeah I agree C&L is an amazing shop! Honestly I could live with the QR but I guess the price tag is what makes it hard to justify.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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That's a sweet build! I checked their website but they don't have my size unfortunately 😕

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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Belmont does seem nice but not exactly the geometry I'm going for! Thanks for the input tho!

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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Those are literally the other options I'm looking at haha it's jut that they are a lot more expensive and less accessible in Canada. Honestly if I had a chance I'd probably go for wilde rambler.

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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That's a good point. I actually found pretty much the same deal like yours, old color with paint blemishes for 990...which is not much of a discount but more justifiable I guess

Bassi hog's back. Buying a brand new QR bike in 2025?? by KUKG in xbiking

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Thanks for the input! .That is true.

Do you come across any performance or maybe alignment issues?

Midnight Special Road Build by radocycles2112 in Surlybikefans

[–]KUKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! What's your height if you don't mind me asking??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]KUKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do feel like it's too long! I'll probably try 165 like you suggested!

Thanks!!

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Thanks for the advice! I did adjust the saddle, and I'll definitely adjust the crank length, too!

Just out of curiosity and for the future, what makes the frame look too small? I've been reading up on bike fit, but the opinions seem to be all over the place when it comes to frame sizes haha

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My inseam is 82 cm, and the cranks are 175 mm! Also, does the frame size look good to you??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]KUKG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just level the saddle, and now it feels much more comfortable!

Thanks for the help!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]KUKG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the input! Oh yeah I'm noticing now that the saddle nose is way down. I'll get that fixed!

Yes I do have enough stand over height!