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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I would measure your existing bike to help determine a size range. Older Bikes have some odd proportions and newer bikes use much shorter seat-tubes.
My 1978 Trek is a size 64cm seat-tube (center to center) with a 60cm top-tube.
My modern bikes are 59cm or 60cm size with a 59 to 60cm top-tube with a longer stem. The new models are more comfortable.
Many of the vintage Japanese bikes had very short top-tubes in the 57 to 58.5cm range. You might try riding a few modern bikes at your local bike shop.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 11-30-12 at 06:05 PM.