How Tall Are You. What is your frame size?
01-17-05, 07:19 AM
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6'4"
59 cm c-c (61 c-t)
90 cm
34 "
59 cm c-c (61 c-t)
90 cm
34 "
01-17-05, 09:16 AM
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1. height: 5'9"
2. frame size: 54 cm (Cannondale)
3. cycling inseam: ?
4. pants inseam: 29
2. frame size: 54 cm (Cannondale)
3. cycling inseam: ?
4. pants inseam: 29
01-17-05, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Height: 5'7"/170cm
Cycling inseam: 32.5"/82.5cm
Pants inseam: 30"/76cm
Bike frame: 54cm Basso Coral
A 54cm frame feels very good to me, though a 52cm seems to fit just as well depending on manufacturer.
Cycling inseam: 32.5"/82.5cm
Pants inseam: 30"/76cm
Bike frame: 54cm Basso Coral
A 54cm frame feels very good to me, though a 52cm seems to fit just as well depending on manufacturer.
170/{2.54x12} = 5'5 " not 5'7"
01-17-05, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TimB
170/{2.54x12} = 5'5 " not 5'7"
0.577 (feet) *12 = 6.9 = 7" (inches)
...or just check on a tape measure
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6'6"
62 cm Surly LHT
36" inseam
Just a bit too small for me, I'd say, even with set back seat post
62 cm Surly LHT
36" inseam
Just a bit too small for me, I'd say, even with set back seat post
01-22-05, 09:54 PM
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5'8"
49cm (People at bike stores swear I should be riding 52cm, I'm not sure. Because that's what they normally have in the store)
I don't know about bike inseam.
30" jeans inseam because they shrink. All others, I buy 30x30(shorter ones hard to find) then hem it by usually 1 inch, so 29".
49cm (People at bike stores swear I should be riding 52cm, I'm not sure. Because that's what they normally have in the store)
I don't know about bike inseam.
30" jeans inseam because they shrink. All others, I buy 30x30(shorter ones hard to find) then hem it by usually 1 inch, so 29".
01-23-05, 09:49 AM
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height 187cm (6'2")
frame size 54cm compact - used to ride a 61 but it was too long.
cycling inseam 90cm
pants inseam ? I wear shorts
frame size 54cm compact - used to ride a 61 but it was too long.
cycling inseam 90cm
pants inseam ? I wear shorts
01-23-05, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Corsaire
5'9"
55cm on a Bianchi (vigorelli and Volpe)
Inseam: 30.5
However, I know now that my real size ia 54, but Bianchi doesn't have 54 sizes, and 53 would be too small.
Corsaire
55cm on a Bianchi (vigorelli and Volpe)
Inseam: 30.5
However, I know now that my real size ia 54, but Bianchi doesn't have 54 sizes, and 53 would be too small.
Corsaire
5'9
55cm with sloping top tube
Cyling inseam 32.5
Pants inseam 30
01-23-05, 04:35 PM
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[QUOTE=Ranger]1. How tall are you?
5'6"
2. What frame size do you ride?
48CM with head tube Ext
3. What is your cycling inseam?
I have no idea
4. What is your pants inseam?
30
I think I ride the smallest frame. Had been riding a 50CM but the stretch was too much for me. The 48CM was fitted. The 50CM was a guesstimate
5'6"
2. What frame size do you ride?
48CM with head tube Ext
3. What is your cycling inseam?
I have no idea
4. What is your pants inseam?
30
I think I ride the smallest frame. Had been riding a 50CM but the stretch was too much for me. The 48CM was fitted. The 50CM was a guesstimate
01-23-05, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ronbridal
Same here.
5'9
55cm with sloping top tube
Cyling inseam 32.5
Pants inseam 30
5'9
55cm with sloping top tube
Cyling inseam 32.5
Pants inseam 30
hey guys, I'm 5'9'' and I wear a 30 pants inseam as well.
I just bought a bianchi and this will be my first bike.
I have the choice between a 53 and a 55. I guess i'm going with the 55 right?
When I go pick up the bike, is there a size printed on the bike, so i'll know it is the correct size?
thanks so much.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT
01-23-05, 10:03 PM
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1. 6'
2. 58cm
3. 34" (?)
4. 33"
2. 58cm
3. 34" (?)
4. 33"
01-23-05, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by taimaixu
hey guys, I'm 5'9'' and I wear a 30 pants inseam as well.
I just bought a bianchi and this will be my first bike.
I have the choice between a 53 and a 55. I guess i'm going with the 55 right?
When I go pick up the bike, is there a size printed on the bike, so i'll know it is the correct size?
thanks so much.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT
I just bought a bianchi and this will be my first bike.
I have the choice between a 53 and a 55. I guess i'm going with the 55 right?
When I go pick up the bike, is there a size printed on the bike, so i'll know it is the correct size?
thanks so much.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT
As far as the frame size being printed on the bike, mine isn't. However, you can still check the size and get the right one by simply taking a tape measure. Measure the distance from the center of the seat tube to the center of the head tube. If it measures 526mm it is a 53 cm bike, if it measures 542mm it is a 55 cm bike. Information about the exact specs are listed here:
https://www.bianchiusa.com/557.html#
There are many variable to consider when choosing a bike. The big thing is to make sure it is comfortable and that you could ride it for miles. I hope you enjoy it, Bianchis are wonderful bikes.
01-24-05, 05:34 AM
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hight: 6' / 183
bike: 60 cm (trek, c-top of seat tube), 58 ct, 56 cc
inseam: ~34.5, => 87-89cm, 89 when pressed up
inseam with pants: ?
... looks like that I have a too big bike (approx. by 2cm)
bike: 60 cm (trek, c-top of seat tube), 58 ct, 56 cc
inseam: ~34.5, => 87-89cm, 89 when pressed up
inseam with pants: ?
... looks like that I have a too big bike (approx. by 2cm)
01-24-05, 03:51 PM
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1. 6'2"
2. 59cm (exclusively)
3. 34"
4. 32"
2. 59cm (exclusively)
3. 34"
4. 32"
01-24-05, 04:06 PM
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1. 6'1"
2. 59cm effective toptube, 82 cm crank top saddle
3. 36" (Competetive method)
4. Don't know as theyre all taylored
2. 59cm effective toptube, 82 cm crank top saddle
3. 36" (Competetive method)
4. Don't know as theyre all taylored
01-24-05, 04:14 PM
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1] 165.1 cm
2] 51 cm (Litespeed Arenberg)
3] 73.7 cm
4] 73.7 cm
2] 51 cm (Litespeed Arenberg)
3] 73.7 cm
4] 73.7 cm
01-25-05, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ronbridal
You might be alright with either size. See if you can take each for a test ride and see how they feel. If this isn't possible, just try sitting on each, placing your hands in the drops, and determine if this is a comfortable position. I realize you may or may not do much riding in the drops, but you want to ensure that you get as good a fit as possible. If the person you pick it up from has any experience, they should be able to help you get the right size.
As far as the frame size being printed on the bike, mine isn't. However, you can still check the size and get the right one by simply taking a tape measure. Measure the distance from the center of the seat tube to the center of the head tube. If it measures 526mm it is a 53 cm bike, if it measures 542mm it is a 55 cm bike. Information about the exact specs are listed here:
https://www.bianchiusa.com/557.html#
There are many variable to consider when choosing a bike. The big thing is to make sure it is comfortable and that you could ride it for miles. I hope you enjoy it, Bianchis are wonderful bikes.
As far as the frame size being printed on the bike, mine isn't. However, you can still check the size and get the right one by simply taking a tape measure. Measure the distance from the center of the seat tube to the center of the head tube. If it measures 526mm it is a 53 cm bike, if it measures 542mm it is a 55 cm bike. Information about the exact specs are listed here:
https://www.bianchiusa.com/557.html#
There are many variable to consider when choosing a bike. The big thing is to make sure it is comfortable and that you could ride it for miles. I hope you enjoy it, Bianchis are wonderful bikes.
Thanks for your post.
If i were to err, should I go with a bigger bike, or a smaller one? I'm 5 feet 8.5 inches and I weight about 150 pounds. If there were a 54, I think I'd be perfect. . .
02-01-05, 01:43 PM
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FWIW, I don't think your set up is bad.
I spent the last year on a Marin with a 61 and it is just way too big. I went bike shopping last weekend and after riding a 60 Trek Madone, 57 Lemond Buenos Aires, 2 58 Serrottas, a 60 Seven Axiom and a Specialized Roubaix Pro (of a size I cannot remember), spinning in trainers on 57 Orbeas (Orca and Onix), I ended up buying a 55 BMC Team Machine. My stats are:
1. 6'2"
2. 55cm c to c; 59 c to top; 56cm tt
3. bike inseam - 35.3 in
4. pants inseam - 34 inches
I spent the last year on a Marin with a 61 and it is just way too big. I went bike shopping last weekend and after riding a 60 Trek Madone, 57 Lemond Buenos Aires, 2 58 Serrottas, a 60 Seven Axiom and a Specialized Roubaix Pro (of a size I cannot remember), spinning in trainers on 57 Orbeas (Orca and Onix), I ended up buying a 55 BMC Team Machine. My stats are:
1. 6'2"
2. 55cm c to c; 59 c to top; 56cm tt
3. bike inseam - 35.3 in
4. pants inseam - 34 inches