So I think I'm going to buy a Mini Velo. I just made a circuit of about 5 bike shops in my city (Gwangju, SK) and although there are several available locally they seem to be either very low end or very high end. So I'm thinking about chancing it and buying one off the internet.


http://www.athatb.com/shop/dvProduct...&pcode=1&prvs=

I'm looking specifically at this Cello Nuvola Expert. Reynolds 520 steel tubeset, drop bars and nice components.

It appears to come in a 430mm, 470mm and 490mm sizes.

At one of the shops I was able to sit on the carbon fiber Mini Velo that Cello offers. (this one http://www.athatb.com/shop/dvProduct...&pcode=1&prvs=) It felt good, but I wasn't allowed to ride it so one thing I wasn't able to check for was clearance with my knees while pedaling out of the saddle. I'm pretty sure that the carbon version is only offered in one size though I'm not exactly sure what the cm measurement of it is.

I'm 6'1". I used to ride a 57cm road bike in the US. Right now I'm just riding the Mezzo (a one size fits all folding bike) and it fits me well enough. I've never actually measured my inseam but I normally wear pants that measure 30".

Anyone with any experience riding other Mini Velo bikes have any sizing advice? I'd assume I have to go with the 490, but I want to make sure that it will be large enough for me. From the picture it appears that the Cello comes with a solid amount of steerer tube uncut and I could also flip the stem up if need be.

I'm not entirely sure, but I think that is the 430 pictured. One of the detail shots shows the 430mm decal, but I suppose it is possible that the other shots are of the Med or Large sizes.