tourchamp2014
09-11-04, 08:53 AM
Hi I am 6 feet (183cm) tall and weighs about 160 lbs. Is a 62cm frame size road bike to big for me? can anyone please tell me what is the ideal frame size for me? Thank you for your help.
Road Cycling - Frame size
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Fat Hack
09-11-04, 09:15 AM
Here's a couple of online bike-fit calculators which should give you a pretty good idea, but
just be aware that it takes a couple of tries to get the inseam measurement right -- you've gotta get the tape right up on your "crotch bone"
http://www.wrenchscience.com/WS1/Secure/Fitting/Height.asp
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR&sex=M&units=cm
A really quick way to do it is to measure your inseam, then take 66% of this number.
I think it's safe to say that a 62cm frame will be too big for you. I'm 5'11" with an 87cm inseam, and ride anything from a 56 to a 58, but I prefer a 57cm.
You might be wondering, "why can't I buy this cheap 62cm bike and put the seat down?"
You may get away with this, but the more important dimensions are the top-tube, and the head-tube. You have several centimeters to play with on the seat post, but only a few on the head-stem, so if the top-tube is too long, it's not really the "done thing" to have an 8cm stem :)
If the head-tube is too big or too small, this can effect your "bendover" height, ie, the height of the handle bars.
just be aware that it takes a couple of tries to get the inseam measurement right -- you've gotta get the tape right up on your "crotch bone"
http://www.wrenchscience.com/WS1/Secure/Fitting/Height.asp
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR&sex=M&units=cm
A really quick way to do it is to measure your inseam, then take 66% of this number.
I think it's safe to say that a 62cm frame will be too big for you. I'm 5'11" with an 87cm inseam, and ride anything from a 56 to a 58, but I prefer a 57cm.
You might be wondering, "why can't I buy this cheap 62cm bike and put the seat down?"
You may get away with this, but the more important dimensions are the top-tube, and the head-tube. You have several centimeters to play with on the seat post, but only a few on the head-stem, so if the top-tube is too long, it's not really the "done thing" to have an 8cm stem :)
If the head-tube is too big or too small, this can effect your "bendover" height, ie, the height of the handle bars.
sydney
09-11-04, 09:22 AM
Hi I am 6 feet (183cm) tall and weighs about 160 lbs. Is a 62cm frame size road bike to big for me? can anyone please tell me what is the ideal frame size for me? Thank you for your help.I would be way to big for me.Same height, long inseam,ride 57/58. YMMV
RonH
09-11-04, 05:37 PM
Sounds too big. I'm 6'-0" and ride a 57cm.
Go to www.wrenchscience.com for sizing help.
Go to www.wrenchscience.com for sizing help.