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Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?

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Longneck
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2014-07-15 10:51 PM
Subject: Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?


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 I'm currently in a Crown C, but will need to be going up in gullet size in a few weeks.  I've come across a Racer in the dimensions I think I'd need:

do the Racers need to be shimmed and fitted exactly like the Crown C?
do the seat sizes fit the same?  For instance, I can ride a 14.5 pozzi, but 15 crown c.  Would I still be a 15" in the Racer?
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cheryl makofka
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2014-07-15 10:58 PM
Subject: RE: Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?


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I believe the bars and gullets are the same, but the seat is different. My understanding is the racer will sit you more on your pockets. I had a friend get a racer same size as a crown c, she sold the racer as it was too small for her seat wise.

I would call Martin themselves and have them discuss the differences with you.
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3rdtimesacharm
Reg. Dec 2003
Posted 2014-07-16 12:20 AM
Subject: RE: Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?



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i have tried both. to me the racer has a taller pommel than the cc and the leg opening is tighter.  I normally use a 15 but with the crown c I needed a 15.5. I felt more secure in the racer. I think the tree is the same in both, just a little different style above the tree. 
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RoaniePonie11
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2014-07-16 1:52 AM
Subject: RE: Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?


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I have only seen the crown c's but I ride a racer. When looking at and sitting in the seat I thought wow the pommel is tiny but that sucker holds me in. I also agree with the size thing. Mine measures to a 14" and fits like a 13.5 but it doesn't bother me- just makes me feel more secure.
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Longneck
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2014-07-16 11:34 AM
Subject: RE: Differences between Martin Racer & Crown C?


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Thanks, everyone!

I'd hate to buy it without sitting in it... I believe I will just go with the Crown C.  It's 1/2" bigger than what I wanted in the gullet, but I think I really enjoy how I feel in my turns with the Crown C. 
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