Thread: Bike sizing.
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Old 03-30-14 | 07:27 AM
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coasting
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From: Limey in Taiwan
Originally Posted by evilyolk
If I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam and have a recommended bike size of 55cm, would a 58cm (I'm getting a sweet deal) frame be to big?
3cm in top tube length is a big deal. i just shortened my reach by changing to a stem that was 2cm shorter. it is very noticeable the change in reach and how much more fatigued i felt when i was 2 cm too stretched.
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