Question About Sizing
03-15-07, 02:26 PM
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Question About Sizing
I am 6.5' and just got a 58cm Specialized Allez Elite Triple and was wondering who else is around 6' and rides a 58cm. If it is too big is there i can shorten the the stem or move the seat around to make it fit better. My boss insisted that a 6' person should ride a 58 cm.. Please Help
03-15-07, 02:30 PM
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Are you 6'0.5" or 6'6"?
I've never ridden that particular bike. My 58 XR800 is a little big for me (I'm 6'). Fit depends on more than your height.
I've never ridden that particular bike. My 58 XR800 is a little big for me (I'm 6'). Fit depends on more than your height.
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It depends. You really need to go to your local LBS and get fit on the bike you like. If you want a general idea, then look at on of the online bike fit calculators like this one. Also do a search here. Good luck. 
BTW, I'm 5'11" and I ride a 58cm Fuji and am in line for a 57cm Orbea. They're all different.
BTW, I'm 5'11" and I ride a 58cm Fuji and am in line for a 57cm Orbea. They're all different.
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Originally Posted by idcruiserman
Are you 6'0.5" or 6'6"?
I've never ridden that particular bike. My 58 XR800 is a little big for me (I'm 6'). Fit depends on more than your height.
I've never ridden that particular bike. My 58 XR800 is a little big for me (I'm 6'). Fit depends on more than your height.
I'm 6' even and ride a 58cm.
I use to ride a 56cm Specialized and found it too small. They do have compact geometry so I think you can get away with it.
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Did you buy from a LBS? If so, ask them to do a fit for you.
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i am 6.0'5... Thank you all for your replies. i got it off of ebay from a great seller. If you are looking for a bike on ebay use abconsumer
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Originally Posted by crd15
i am 6.0'5... Thank you all for your replies. i got it off of ebay from a great seller. If you are looking for a bike on ebay use abconsumer
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