[b987654]

I am looking at a 57 opal. it has the tt length i want but it's head tube is huge. I would have to run a neg stem angle to get the drop i want( only approx. 3 inches)
I want zero spacers, but it limits my drop in the future. I don't think i will need more than that but over the last year I went to 3 inches from zero and it is more ballanced and more comfortable. --just wondering about your progression of position over time.

 

[b987654]

2005 trek 1500

I am just overlaying measurements onto the trek frame. I cant find geometry info on my bike. only 2006 treks. It looks like I need a 54. the motivation is there is a 57 for cheep.

 

[b987654]

yup

yeah, i wouldn't buy the wrong size. It seemed close until further inspection.