Custom made frame....necessary ? - Page 2

Nope, you just need to get fitted properly IMO, most shops offer this service.

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Peter, how different was the geometry you spec'd for the Waterford than the geometry of the Merckx frame ... and, how would you say the ride on your Waterford compares with the Merckx's ride?

I presume you moved the Ti seatpost to the Waterford, too ...

Other than the lower weight & obvious improvement in the aesthetics of the Ti seatpost, why did you abandon the C-Record post? I only ask because the Ti seatpost isn't consistent with the other components.

Geometry in terms of seat and headtube angles, fork rake, top tube length, same for each. Waterford's chainstays about 1cm longer is all and the headtube 1cm longer. Aluminum seatpost on the Waterford.

I had the seatpost, didn't have a aero C-Record one. I actually prefer the round post, easier to into a work stand and be secure.

The ride of the Merckx is stiffer than the Waterford, no doubt about it.

Thanks.