Wanting to figure out the size of things so I can start buying stuff.
Basically headset, seatpost, bottom bracket.
from there I reckon I’ll be fine.
Some photos below.
Is there a good way to figure this stuff out? Should I take it somewhere to get it measured?
I’m keen to put it all together myself (or close to) and also want to start buying bits asap.
a quick google says that nobody can make up their mind as to whether it is 27.0mm or 27.2mm.
pretty much any modern road bike (that isn’t oversize) will be 27.2mm, so try one of those first.
best option would be to get some verniers and measure it though
My understanding is the internal diameter of the seat tube area is not necessarily determined by the tubing type, rather it’s the framebuilder who decides. For instance the seat tube can easily be reemed out by the framebuilder especially since the TIG/lugging process might require it.
The Viner Columbus Cromor frame I had was 27.0, but I ended up getting LBS to reem it out to 27.2. Very easy job and a much better selection of seatposts. Obviously you can go smaller -> larger internal diameter, not the other way around. Actually there are shims aren’t there but that’s not a very elegant solution…