Thread: How far can i go from my bike size (58cm) and still be comfortable?
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Old 05-02-10 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jakemoffatt
Hi,

I am in the market for a single/fixie and I ride a 58cm road bike today. I'm 6'0 tall with a 32" inseam. Would I be happy on a 56cm or would I hate myself?

Thanks,

Jake
It depends how the frames are measured (56 center to center can be 57.5 center to top), how long the (potentially "virtual" for compact frames) top tube is, and whether you can swap out the stem for appropriate height + reach.
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