Originally Posted by
llmercll
Well using that method I check out fine. About 35" in socks, 36" in shoes. As long as that's ok and doesn't necessarily mean the bike is too big and will cause safety or comfort issues, I have no problem with it.
simply put, my question is whether or not the XL size would be good for my body at 6"5 with the 35" inseam (using the book method). I'm a little paranoid since I wasn't professionally fitted at a LBS, and don't want my $300 investment to give my comfort or safety concerns.
thanks!
You'll be fine
. Relax, enjoy riding. As you limber up, you'll find that you wany your seat higher. I find that I am now most comfortable with the saddle to crank center line a couple inches shy of my bare feet inseam. Admittedly, my shoes have rather thick soles.
And, due to the Raliegh Venture I bought two years ago from the family owned LBS - I do not trust them with anything to do with bicycles. The bike they sold me was at least two sizes too small, and they rear wheel kept breaking spokes. I solved the latter issue with a wheel from BikePartsUSA with 12 guage spokes, and since then, I have also taught my self to build wheels. The small size issue was solved by a very long seat post, and braces to the rear drop outs. (I bent the first long steel seat post I tried).
Except for the rear wheel, the Venture has been a great bike.