Anyone here who is 5'10.5 and rides a 60cm?
08-31-15, 11:16 PM
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I'm wicked tired of all the people who write "to" when they should write "too" and vice versa. Maybe I'm too negative. By the way, do you have balls? Would they clear a horizontal top tube on a 60cm bike? Something to else to consider, besides the irrationality of riding a frame two sizes too big for you so you can get the "look" of a slammed stem.
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Depends on geometry but if you have normal proportions and average flexibility 60 is way too ****ing big. 54 or 56 will be the right size. I am 5'11 ish and ride a 56 which almost too big.... I need a shorter stem.
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You should ride a bike that fits, which in your case is a 56.
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Try using Competitive Cyclists fit calculator Bike Fit Calculator | Find Your Bike Size | Competitive Cyclist , since there are so many variables that come in to play. You might have short legs and a long torso and MAYBE the reach on a 60 would work. Or you might have long legs and a short torso and need a 54. But I'd guess the odds are 100-1 that 60 is the right size for you...
09-01-15, 04:10 AM
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Didn't put to much think in if the handlebars on a 60cm would be to far.
to those who explained why a 60cm is to big rather then look for some noob soup. Thank you. I remember Being in Kempo class and how the instructors monitored the black belts teaching. Making sure they corrected the lower ranks properly without looking for ego trips... "any black belt that uses harm and force to teach lower rankings is a black belt that will be expelled for being a coward.
Back to the point. If its the Tope Tube possibly. Looking into this in the future, would Cannondale be a logical frame to shop? I've heard they have oversized top tubes. Maybe a 56cm on a Cannondale is just right?
Oh and yes. It would be awesome to have 1-2 spacers only under the stem. But because i literally need to say it. At the end of the day I'm not dumb enough to sacrifice efficiency for style points. However anyone who tells me they don't remotely care about how the final product of their frame will look like, I'm sure is lying and trying to use force to get me to "focus" on actually riding. Which is frustrating since I have taken all the advice from my previous posts on Cadence, weight loss and how to take a sharp turn. Heck I don't think I've used my 52 tooth chainring since then because of how important cadence is.
Lastly. Take a look at Peter Sagans frames. They are all high lighter green, themed green or have his eagle hawk eyes looking right back at you. I'm sure to him, this boosts his psychological ego thus making it important...
to those who explained why a 60cm is to big rather then look for some noob soup. Thank you. I remember Being in Kempo class and how the instructors monitored the black belts teaching. Making sure they corrected the lower ranks properly without looking for ego trips... "any black belt that uses harm and force to teach lower rankings is a black belt that will be expelled for being a coward.
Back to the point. If its the Tope Tube possibly. Looking into this in the future, would Cannondale be a logical frame to shop? I've heard they have oversized top tubes. Maybe a 56cm on a Cannondale is just right?
Oh and yes. It would be awesome to have 1-2 spacers only under the stem. But because i literally need to say it. At the end of the day I'm not dumb enough to sacrifice efficiency for style points. However anyone who tells me they don't remotely care about how the final product of their frame will look like, I'm sure is lying and trying to use force to get me to "focus" on actually riding. Which is frustrating since I have taken all the advice from my previous posts on Cadence, weight loss and how to take a sharp turn. Heck I don't think I've used my 52 tooth chainring since then because of how important cadence is.
Lastly. Take a look at Peter Sagans frames. They are all high lighter green, themed green or have his eagle hawk eyes looking right back at you. I'm sure to him, this boosts his psychological ego thus making it important...
09-01-15, 04:41 AM
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Hey all.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
I think the most important consideration is balance. You have a few cm range that should work confidently for you. Too big or too small, beyond that, & you have the front wheel too far out in front of you or too much under you. Could make descending a hill a lot less than optimum.
09-01-15, 05:01 AM
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Was it the, "Are you kidding?" I guess incredulity just isn't as attractive as it used to be. 
Sorry you were offended, but try not to let the attitude stuff you get back from some of us (me) keep you from absorbing the content. I really do want to help you. But how can you know how wrong you might be without a little shock talk?
Sorry you were offended, but try not to let the attitude stuff you get back from some of us (me) keep you from absorbing the content. I really do want to help you. But how can you know how wrong you might be without a little shock talk?
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again, asking our advice is meaningless without numbers or visual aids. measure yourself and or post a photo of yourself riding the bike.
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When I was 5'10 1/2" w/32 1/2" inseam I rode a 54. I could have gone up to 56. Now at 5'9" w/32" inseam I ride a 55 Guru steel w/55 TT and 100mm stem. Back in the day there were three different "fits" for cyclists....1. Competitive 2. Eddy 3. French. The competitive would yield the smallest size, the French the largest and the Eddy in between. Most racers gravitated to the Competitive because the bike was lighter and quicker steering.
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wow, lota of answers, and all of them saying the same thing. OP banana man. you are getting very good advice. you are a sz 56 or 57 tops. be happy, the most bikes are in this size, so you have the most to choose from. if you wanted a dutch bike or something, maybe a 58, but for a racing type bike stick with 56.
im 5'10" and tried for years to ride a 56cm frame, for one because so damn many are available, and for 2, someone once told me that was my size. well, one day i saw i bike i could not bear to pass up despite it being "too small" at 54.5cm top tube and 54cm seat tube. my oh my i hit the jackpot. 110 mm stem and im in heaven, 60 miles plus is comfy. fit is so much better on the 54.5cm bike, heaps, loads, lots, all of those words. whats funny is i went back to my old greg lemond cycling book for the 80s. i read about his fit system, and went through the process. you know what size frame his fit system put me on? 54cm... not shocking.
so lets have some fun. whats your budget? planning to race? whats your long ride? whats your ave ride? lets find you the right bike. theres so many out there...
im 5'10" and tried for years to ride a 56cm frame, for one because so damn many are available, and for 2, someone once told me that was my size. well, one day i saw i bike i could not bear to pass up despite it being "too small" at 54.5cm top tube and 54cm seat tube. my oh my i hit the jackpot. 110 mm stem and im in heaven, 60 miles plus is comfy. fit is so much better on the 54.5cm bike, heaps, loads, lots, all of those words. whats funny is i went back to my old greg lemond cycling book for the 80s. i read about his fit system, and went through the process. you know what size frame his fit system put me on? 54cm... not shocking.
so lets have some fun. whats your budget? planning to race? whats your long ride? whats your ave ride? lets find you the right bike. theres so many out there...
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Same book I read and still have. Same size recommended for me and it worked well.
09-01-15, 07:48 AM
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It might not look like it, but everyone commenting here wants you to end up with a correctly fitting bike, since we've all endured the alternative at one time or another.
Might not be a bad idea to pick a single bike model at your local bike shop and test ride it in the 56, 58, and 60 frame sizes. As they say, three test rides are worth a thousand expert opinions.
Might not be a bad idea to pick a single bike model at your local bike shop and test ride it in the 56, 58, and 60 frame sizes. As they say, three test rides are worth a thousand expert opinions.
09-01-15, 07:54 AM
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There are factors that we all have to consider when it comes to sizing and the internet. First, we are all different and not everybody measures things the proper way. Many people think because they wear a pant size that is a 32 that there legs are actually that size. This is rarely the case. We also have to consider that there are "guidelines" that we go by. They are not gospel but they are pretty reasonable and close for most people. Age and flexibility also come into play. I still have my mtb from 1993. I can honestly say that I no longer have the ability to ride that thing comfortably. It is simply too small for me at my current age and flexibility. I am considerable more flexible than the average person. I tend to like my bikes on the larger side. At 6'02, I ride a 59 Sloping. My previous bike was a 61cm. My current bike feels like it fits like a glove.
I guess what I am trying to say is that the guidelines would probably say that the bike is a little too large for you at 5'11. If you ride it and it is comfortable for you, than you should go for it. They are only guidelines and they do not factor in preferences. You can get great info as to the guidelines here. It is up to you what to do with that information though.
Bananabacon--I am from the South but went to college in the Boston area. I have not heard the term "Wicked" since I left. You would not happen to be from there?
I guess what I am trying to say is that the guidelines would probably say that the bike is a little too large for you at 5'11. If you ride it and it is comfortable for you, than you should go for it. They are only guidelines and they do not factor in preferences. You can get great info as to the guidelines here. It is up to you what to do with that information though.
Bananabacon--I am from the South but went to college in the Boston area. I have not heard the term "Wicked" since I left. You would not happen to be from there?
09-01-15, 08:30 AM
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Hey all.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
The bike I am going to build this winter will be a 58cm with a 130mm stem.
09-01-15, 08:34 AM
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Don't compare mountain sizing to road sizing. On a mountain bike, you want a larger frame and shorter stem to keep your weight farther back. In the last couple of years the innovation going into making mountain stems as short as possible is sometimes comical.
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Hey banana man, there's a 63cm local to me for under $400. Shoot me some funds and I'll snag it for you:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5189989518.html
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5189989518.html
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I'm 6'4" and ride a 60. I don't see any conceivable way that bike wouldn't be too big for you
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6'0".5 w/a 33 in inseam and ride 3 bikes-a 58, 59 and 60. frames are all classic geometry. stems are all a little different length but the identical seatposts/saddles setups
are all the same height/setback. 59 is the most natural but i've comfortably ridden flat/hilly/mtn centuries on all 3.
are all the same height/setback. 59 is the most natural but i've comfortably ridden flat/hilly/mtn centuries on all 3.
09-01-15, 11:41 AM
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I am 6' 3" (used to be 6' 4"). I ride a Raleigh 59cm frame (Raleigh Revenio) and an Orbea 60cm frame. I don't think you would like going to a 60cm frame at your size, but hey try it out and see.