Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno Sizing Question

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dalhopgood
08-22-12, 06:31 AM
Howdy Friends,

I am 5'10" ish with a 30 inch inseam. I have a longer torso and I am looking to get a SS cross bike. Should I get a 56 cm? 56 bikes have fit me before. What are your suggestions with this bike?

Thanks,

Rabbit.

Scrodzilla
08-22-12, 07:01 AM
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO
dalhopgood
08-23-12, 02:43 PM
Thanks man. I am just concerned with this bike because some say that the sizing on BD website is inaccurate. I am thinking I might need a 56 but I would like to hear from someone who has a 30 inch inseam who is about 5'10 has also bought this bike.

bfloyd6969
08-23-12, 02:53 PM
http://www.motobecane.com/cross/uno.html

Compare to the BD site, looks the same. The charts should be good to go.
dalhopgood
08-23-12, 03:16 PM
You think it should do a 54cm or a 56?
Jaytron
08-23-12, 03:27 PM
Did you use the fit calculator linked on post #2?
dalhopgood
08-23-12, 03:33 PM
Working on it. Waiting for the wife to come home. That will help :-D.
Scrodzilla
08-23-12, 04:06 PM
Thanks man. I am just concerned with this bike because some say that the sizing on BD website is inaccurate. I am thinking I might need a 56 but I would like to hear from someone who has a 30 inch inseam who is about 5'10 has also bought this bike.

You can't size a bike based on your inseam. Top tube length is the most important factor.