Funky cyclocross sizing
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Funky cyclocross sizing
I get it that cyclocross bikes are going to have higher stand over heights, etc. But I still can't see how this works. I am 6 foot 2 with a 31 in inseem. I don't think that sounds too weird, does it? But if you look at the Giant TCX, that translates to a 53 cm frame.....the smallest one??? What if you are a dude standing 5"7 to 5"10? Am I missing something?
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I think you've got short legs, and yes that probably translates to the smallest frame. I'm 6'2" and have a 35.5" inseam. Yeah, my legs are long, but I also know that 31" isn't average. I can fit on a 60cm frame but typically ride a 57-58 depending on what's available. I'll change the stem if my riding position isn't quite right.
Go sit on a bike and figure out how it feels. You can change stems so easily that if you need to, change it out to a longer stem. A good LBS will recognize this and probably just exchange it.
Go sit on a bike and figure out how it feels. You can change stems so easily that if you need to, change it out to a longer stem. A good LBS will recognize this and probably just exchange it.
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Do you mean pants inseam, or "cycling inseam"? There is a significant difference.
https://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=39
6'2" and 31" PBH would be very unusual. I'm 6'0" and 35" PBH, which is almost exactly the average PBH for people of my height, based on bikefitting.com's database.
https://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=39
6'2" and 31" PBH would be very unusual. I'm 6'0" and 35" PBH, which is almost exactly the average PBH for people of my height, based on bikefitting.com's database.
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Unless you plan on just straddlewalking your bike around instead of riding it, dont obsess over the stand-over height. Fit the effective top tube length to suit your upper body.
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I am 5'9" and have a 34" inseam, everyone is different and you have to find a bike that fits you. i ride a 54.4cm top tube and have to use a few more spacers than is "cool" to get my bike ot fit properly, and i still have a lot of saddle to bar drop.
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OP has to put up with an off the peg frame not being quite right,
until ponying up for a made to measure one ..
Try stuff , test ride at the Shop.. change components as needed..
until ponying up for a made to measure one ..
Try stuff , test ride at the Shop.. change components as needed..
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OP, I'm built similar to you but not as extreme being 6' with a 31 inseam. Both my bikes are 54 and fit me quite well. I do not have a whole lot standover clearance but it is enough. You can play with the stem length a bit but expect a pretty snug fit on the standover clearance compared with those with more conventional body types.
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