Is it better?
10-19-08, 06:02 PM
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Is it better?
I have 2 used road bikes (412 trek, lotus challenger sx) neither of which are exactly my size but I was wondering if it was better to ride one thats 2 cm too big or 3 cm too small?
10-19-08, 06:03 PM
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3cm too small. You can make a small bike bigger more easily than you can make a big bike smaller. Besides, most people can ride a range of sizes.
10-19-08, 06:08 PM
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The only problem with the 3cm too small (trek) is I feel more cramped on it than the 2cm too big (lotus) any ideas of what could help?
10-19-08, 06:09 PM
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Get a looooong stem. 
10-19-08, 06:10 PM
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any ideas on how to make the smaller feel less cramped?
10-19-08, 06:11 PM
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I'm not sure on how to answer your last question, but going smaller is usually better than going bigger because it's a lot easier to make a smaller frame fit you better, whereas a larger frame doesn't allow that kind of flexibility.
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haha seat wont go back any more but a longer stem is on the way! also any one know what trek 412 is more suited for? tour or sport?
