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Originally Posted by cageyar
Having owned a high end bicycle dealership for several years, I know what you are referring to-however, the inventory logistics would be brutal not to mention expensive. Not practical.
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True, no doubt. I, too, am a cyclist... and getting a bicycle fitted is always my step after buying (stem length, bar width, saddle position & height "duh", crank length, etc.). Also considered are ring and cassette choices (time trials vs climbing, etc.)
However, it always amazes me that when someone talks about using Helibars or lowered pegs the "love the one-size-fits-all or leave it" crowd jumps up and criticizes a legitimate attempt to fit the bike to the rider.
Performance mods are applauded but the "bike-rider fit" performance implications are all too often ignored or misunderstood.
I, for one, am a tall wide guy and I wouldn't trade my slightly higher, slightly set back, and slightly wider helibars for anything. Lowered footpegs are under consideration.
Again, I agree that "sm med lrg" frames would be a logistics nightmare for relatively small production runs and parts stock. Perhaps easier for a naked bike, but still a pain.
Cheers,
Ian