Thread: Am I destined to never ride a vintage road bike?
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Old 10-03-12 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
You do not have to ride a 48. Stop using inseam and stand over as the main criteria on sizing. I have super stubby legs myself. So on my bikes, I have zero to negative standover, but I have appropriate top tube length. IMHO, buyers put too much emphasis on stand over.

You might find a 52 or even a 54cm frame will work just fine for you.
Yup. I've got the ape build and I'm 5'9" I ride a 57 despite logic and it's great. Hell he even sold me the frame..
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