I have a 36" inseam. My first custom HT had a 77' ESTA. That was a little too much even at a huge seat height like that. My second had 76' and this is a lot better but even at 76' my seat is slid quite far back. It feels a bit odd on flat ground but not bad. It's incredible for climbing when combined with 448mm chainstays.
*edit: 78' ESTA for a hardtail for average height riders would seem very very steep unless you have absurdly short femurs.
Sept. 24, 2020, 7:57 a.m. - Cr4w
I have a 36" inseam. My first custom HT had a 77' ESTA. That was a little too much even at a huge seat height like that. My second had 76' and this is a lot better but even at 76' my seat is slid quite far back. It feels a bit odd on flat ground but not bad. It's incredible for climbing when combined with 448mm chainstays. *edit: 78' ESTA for a hardtail for average height riders would seem very very steep unless you have absurdly short femurs.