Bottom bracket height.

[PapaZita]

Hello,

I've got an old steel frame that I'd like to convert to fixed. My concern is that the bottom bracket is a bit on the low side. I measure it as 26cm/10.25" (floor to centre). I'd be using it with 165mm cranks and Time RXS pedals. A quick experiment suggests that it'll lean over to about 36 degrees from vertical before the pedal touches the ground. What do you think? Will it be OK or should I look for a different frame?

PZ.

 

[spandex]

It sounds fine to me get it in there and go for a ride

 

[rustychisel]

no problem, use it, learn to ride it. Pedal strike is no real issue unless you get things badly wrong, in which case you were likely to be hitting the turf anyway.

 

[PapaZita]

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll get building...

PZ.

 

[Landslide]

Velodromes might be a bit sniffy about it, but you should be fine on the road. Have fun!