calling Nashbar Steel Frame owners

[bfloyd6969]

I have been intersted in this frame for a little while now and just decided to go ahead with it. I mean for $45 can't really go wrong.

The sizing though seems strange to me. According to their sizing chart, for a 23 in. top tube and a 20 inch seat tube (c t top) I would need a 23 in. frame.?? Their 21 inch frame has a seat tube of 18 in. (c t top)?? Is their sizing just kind of weird? What did you's find out about this?

Also, did I hear correctly that a 32 / 18 works as the magic gear for this frame? Thanks.

[rockyrider]

Kinda like they never read the "how to name the frame size" chapter. You'd think they'd have sized them as a 12", 14" 16" 18" and 20" in the classic seat tube description approach.

A 23" top tube with a 20" seat tube is a tad on the short side, unless that's actual and not horizontal TT length. They also don't give the headtube height so you can predict if your fork steerer will fit.

[rockhound]

I normally ride a 17.5 and my Nashbar frame is a 19.

[gooseneck]

I am short and ride 15" frames but my Nashbar frame is a 17".

[bfloyd6969]

Thanks everyone. I normally ride a 20 in. and it looks like I'll need the 23 in. Nashbar.

Does a 32 x 18 gear work with no chain tensioner?

[myron]

According to Nashbar, all their frames use the same chainstay length. According to some dude I know, they are all differnt. Milton's 19" went perfect 32/18, Astro(glyde's) 21" required a half link and 34/20, James was able to get 34/18 on his 23", but not worth a funk.

MILTON!!