Originally Posted by
Little Darwin
There could be a minor difference between the 52 and 54...
The 54 is likely to have a slightly longer head tube than the 52, so you will sit a little more upright assuming the same saddle position and crank length.
You can adjust the handlebar height to be the same as a 52 by removing a spacer or two, or by switching stems on the 54... This could give you the same riding position with your preferred top tube length.
The difference you are feeling could theoretically be partly based on the shorter top tube as well.
Excellent info, thanks.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
You, a Roadie? want to stay bent over low all the time until you raise your hands at the Finish line in cerimonial Victory on the day.
the go for the smaller one , you can always have a longer stem swapped in..
Not a go-fast racer type? want to sit up more and see the world around you? go for the larger..
Excellent and concise. Thank you.