Hi all!
I am from Russia and here no any LBS which can sell or order or help with surly frameset.
I have a height of 176cm, weight 79kg and an inseam parameter of 81cm.
Because before I did not really bother with the choice of a bicycle and frame size, now I have a problems with the definition of a frame sizing.
I tried to select a frame using the Competitive Cyclist Fit Calculator and it suggest me next frame parameters:
The French Fit (cm)
Seat Tube Range c–c:
Seat Tube Range c–t:
Top Tube Length:
Stem Length:
BB–Saddle Position:
Saddle Handlebar:
Saddle Setback:55.4 - 55.8 cm
57 - 57.5 cm
54 - 54.4 cm
9.8 - 10.4 cm
66.8 - 68.8 cm
53.5 - 54.1 cm
5.3 - 5.7 cm
The calculator advises me a frame with ETTL 540-544 mm which сorresponds to 52cm frame size with 26'' wheels.
I want to try the 700c wheels but I don't know if these wheels better than 26''.
There is also the difficulty with these wheels, because the minimum frame size on the 700c wheels is 56cm with a standover of 81.19cm, which is more than my inseam parameter.
And based on the calculator result, I should choose either 52 or 54 size on 26 '' wheels.
Does it matter if I will use butterfly/trekking handlebar?
So the question is which frame size will be best for me? 52cm, 54cm or 56cm with 700c wheels?
I stopped on surly because it is cheaper frameset then other, but if you suggest something another I will consider it)