Bluetick

I am trying to get my first road bike and I am in need of some help. I went to a local bike shop and they measured me and told me I need a 63CM bike. I'm 6ft 3in with long legs and arms. My question is, I have found this Specialized Tarmac Comp that is a 61CM, will this bike fit me so that I will be comfortable riding? I have to make a 2 hour drive to look at the bike, but if it isn't going to be big enough I won't have to make the trip. Thanks for the info.

dynodan22

I am 6'2" with a 34 to 35 inseam I ride a large frame in sequioa by specialized . It fits me fine but I would like
a road bike with the older geometry no sloping tube . Whats the worst you have to lose 2 hrs of your life and a little gas. Try the bike out take it out for a nice 1 hr ride or longer.

Dynodan

MONGO!

Not much difference between 61 and 63.

But you meant "cm" right?

63 mm would look like the bike in my av.

scottmorrison99

I'm 6'3 and ride a size xxl Tarmac Expert. Virtual top tube is 60cm, seat tube is 61cm. Fits me well. Just ride and decide.

Greg180

6'3 here also and I have the 61 Tarmac Pro...No issues if you get a proper fitting.

PipinFan

I'm 5.9' and I can ride an Orbea (which is the bike I like) 51 or 54 but I would not be able to tell you, on your case,don't know but check for toe overlap on an smaller frame than the one you suppose to get so you don't get that remorse later.

mcoomer

As some others stated, there is very little difference between a 61 and 63 cm bike. When my shop fit me I was told 58 but I feel more comfortable on a 56. Unfortunately, the only way you'll be able to make a decision is to ride the bike and decide how it feels.

Doggus

6'2.5" here and the 61 is nearing too big for me.

AS2914

I'm 6-2 and ride a 58cm Giant TCR. A 61cm is probably about the right size for you. IMO a 63cm is for someone in the 6-5 range

Mike_Like_Bike

I'm 6'3" too and I also have long arms and legs, I ride a 58cm Scott. 61cm and 63cm would be way to big for me.

Bluetick

I changed MM to CM, I'm new to this bike stuff.

DonDenver

With Specialized geometry and your description, the 61 should work well for your initial reach-over ride. I ride a 61 Specialized comfortably long and/or fast at my 6'-3.25" size. Certainly frame sizing is your first pass but finer fit & tuning [put 3 hours of a pro fitter price into your purchase budget] zeros it in. Obviously everything from seat tube height, seat position and slope, stem, hood and drop, crank, pedal and cleat all add up. As some already have eluded; these non-exhaustive variables can make a difference per a manufacture’s model by a couple of centimeters in frame size. When you find yourself on the cusp of frame size [with respect to your height, torso and leg proportions] the wise money includes an eyeball from a pro fitter [independent preferred] regarding the base frame size before you close the deal. Once ok and deal done then spend the 2-3 hours post purchase with that fitter to finish the tailoring. All in all, a great learning experience that takes your biking knowledge and skills to another level.

BTW. You mentioned a two hour car ride just getting to the bike for test ride. If so I would change the description of 'Local' Bike Shop to Regional 'century away' Bike Shop

Doggus

I read the OP to mean the 61 he/she found is over an hour away, not the 63 at the bike shop.

JeffS

There's not much difference. At 6'4" I can ride a 60, 62, or larger, if such a thing existed.

Either way, you can change the stem to make it work for you.