Originally Posted by
dtrain
I'd bet that Saeco is a 58 - no way it's a 54. He'd be fine on some 54-55's, depending on the slope of the top tube. Also depending whether 28" is the actual cycling inseam.
Lemonds run relatively longer in the top tube. Jamis and Allez as well. Or the extra slope on some Madone, Synapse, etc.
Yeah, I was thinking of a sloping top tube, too- but the only thing is, if he wants a good aero position, he's not going to get it if he's using a sloping tube to compensate.
I had heard that the old Lemonds were known for long top tubes; is that still true? Long TT and long stem should do 'em.