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Old 07-20-17 | 05:47 AM
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From: Wilmington, DE

Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

I'll make bike shopping easy on you because we are fairly similar other than your shorter torso. I am 5' 8.5" with a 32" inseam. I can fit traditionally measured size 54cm frames but I have found that I'm just as comfortable on a 52cm and can put my handlebars much lower than my saddle (a good thing for me). Of course, frame sizing is all over the place so here are some actual numbers from my most recent frame which should fit you well. I run a 110mm stem but you'd probably want a 80-90mm to accommodate your torso length unless you happen to have much longer arms than me or are more flexible. Unless you are a yoga instructor I'll assume 'not' on the latter

Stack: 526mm
Reach (frame): 382mm
Reach (handlebars): 70mm (Ritchey compact)

If you can find a shorter reach frame you can use a longer stem or longer reach bars. These numbers are for a size 50cm Hongfu frame (seat tube center to top with a sloping top tube).
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