Old 04-11-16 | 04:04 PM
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Wheever
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Originally Posted by bmccollum
Thanks. Still getting a split of recommendations from numerous people between the 58/60-cm. Seems like I could shorten the stem from 110mm to 100mm if needed on the 60cm frame if slightly too long of a reach. Dang this shouldn't be so difficult! :-)
Nope. I would go the other way and lengthen the stem on the 58 if need be.

Lemme tell you my experience: I'm also long of leg, but at my height everyone on the planet was trying to put me on a 54. When I was shopping for my second bike (I'm a noob, although an old noob who has now done a BUNCH or research) I had my heart set on a Domane. So I tried the 54 that the LBS told me I should ride, and it just wasn't right. I tried really hard to make it feel right. Spent 2 hours at the LBS futzing and moving the saddle around and it just wasn't what I was hoping for. And then I tried the 52 and FELL IN LOVE. It was an entirely different experience. It fit me perfectly, and my hands dropped right on the hoods exactly where I wanted them to be, without feeling like I was too stretched out. And while I might be able to go to a slightly longer stem as I get more flexible, I'm so comfortable now I'm reluctant to change anything.

Now, I'm 5'9.5"+/- with a 33" inseam and fairly long arms. Since you're also going for an endurance geometry, and your proportions are similar, I really think you'll be happiest on the 58. (Also, at a later date when you're more flexible, you'll have more room to drop the bar height should you so desire it, whereas the taller head tube of the 60 might not go as low as you want.)

So this is from a guy with similar proportions to you. I don't know what others have experienced in terms of their proportions and bike sizing, but this is mine. Get the 58. You'll be happier!
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