Shopping around for my first road bike, and was wondering if a 52 cm frame would fit. I hear that 52 cm Cannondales fit like 54 Treks--is there validity to that? Here's my specs from the Competitive Cyclist sizing calculator:
The Eddy Fit (cm)
Seat Tube Range c–c: 53 - 53.5 cm
Seat Tube Range c–t: 54.6 - 55.1 cm
Top Tube Length: 51.2 - 51.6 cm
Stem Length: 9.1 - 9.7 cm
BB–Saddle Position: 67.6 - 69.6 cm
Saddle Handlebar: 49.7 - 50.3 cm
Saddle Setback: 5.7 - 6.1 cm
The Competitive Fit (cm)
Seat Tube Range c–c: 51.8 - 52.3 cm
Seat Tube Range c–t: 53.4 - 53.9 cm
Top Tube Length: 51.2 - 51.6 cm
Stem Length: 10.2 - 10.8 cm
BB–Saddle Position: 68.4 - 70.4 cm
Saddle Handlebar: 48.9 - 49.5 cm
Saddle Setback: 4.5 - 4.9 cm
The French Fit (cm)
Seat Tube Range c–c: 54.7 - 55.2 cm
Seat Tube Range c–t: 56.3 - 56.8 cm
Top Tube Length: 52.4 - 52.8 cm
Stem Length: 9.3 - 9.9 cm
BB–Saddle Position: 65.9 - 67.9 cm
Saddle Handlebar: 51.4 - 52 cm
Saddle Setback: 5.2 - 5.6 cm
Your Measurements (in)
Inseam: 31.5
Trunk: 22.1
Forearm: 13
Arm: 24.5
Thigh: 23.5
Lower Leg: 21
Sternal Notch: 56
Total Body Height: 69
Thanks for your help! I've tested some 52 cm Cannondales and they felt alright, but I'm coming from a hybrid bike so the posture is completely different and tough to get an accurate feel for. But looking for some validation that 52 cm frame would be a good choice.