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10-20-14 | 07:05 PM

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fusilierdan

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From: Rockland County, NY

Bikes: Giant TCRC2 2007, Dahon MU P8 2012, GT Avalance 2011

Sizing for a Steel bike.

I'm looking to get a Steel framed bike to use as a winter bike and take on some off road/ gravel paths. It doesn't seem I'll be able to test ride one as most shops I've talked to don't stock them. Comparing ones online has me concerned about fit. I'm 5'5" with a 30.5" inseam.

Here's my current road bike size small with a 75mm stem and about a 15mm drop from the saddle.
TCR® C2 (2007) | Giant Bicycles | United States

Here are some of the bikes I've been looking at
Straggler | Bikes | Surly Bikes
Masi Bikes - Cyclocross - CX Comp
Velo Orange

I test road these two. While the reach was OK on both the standover was close on the CAADX
Size S AnyRoad 1 (2015) | Giant Bicycles | United States
Size 48 CAADX 105 Disc - CAADX - CYCLOCROSS - ROAD - BIKES - 2015

Thanks
Dan

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