Thread: 49 cm for 5'7"
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Old 05-25-17 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by higehiru
I bought a Surly Steamroller off craigslist. I am 5'7" and I think it is a bit too small for me (49 cm) but I have been riding a 58 cm Long Haul Trucker for 4 years now without incident. I rigger that ride up by dropping the seat down as far as possible and switching out the drops for bull horns.

I wonder what things (such as steam, handlebar, etc.) I may want to look into getting to have this frame fit me better.

Thanks.
I'd exchange it for a frame that's in between the two. Didn't you test-ride it before handing over your money?
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