Originally Posted by jimx200
I am getting close to buying a high end road bike....hey, at 55 and raising 2 daughters in college (did I mention tuition), it's dads time for a nice bike.
Would appreciate input on the Colnago listed here in 57cm. I am 6-2, long arms, 36", and shorter inseam, about a 32 1/2". Anyone familiar with COlnago sizing on their tradition frames? Website for Colnago? Forget the mail order and go with LBS? Thanks!
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...st_display.htm
Is that your cycling inseam or trouser inseam? At your height, I'm thinking its trouser inseam. Do you presently have a bike to compare with? As mentioned above, (if you don't have a bike) coming in from the cold is a 30/70 proposition that is not in your favor. Furthermore, you cannot rely 100% on a LBS fitting (unless you have access to an honest pro shop) because they are as likely to get it wrong as right. As you can see from the chart, the bigger Colnagos have a slacker STA, which is not in your favor as that will shorten your reach--the opposite of what you are looking for.
BTW, the prices at that place suck. Got my Colnago from R&A and it was a good experience. Ordered a 54, received it, decided to exchange for a 53--no probs. They held it for me while I thought it over. More selection and better prices.
http://www.racycles.com/sdrf/catalog...7_products.htm
http://www.racycles.com/sdrb/catalog...04_3755038.htm