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Old 08-27-17 | 06:43 AM
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JohnUSA
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Would a 60cm frame be good for me?

I'm looking at buying my first road bike, after riding mountain bikes for over 10 years. I'm 16 years old, but I'll be turning 17 in a month, so I'm not sure if I will be growing any more - although there's a chance I could grow more. As of right now, my height is 71 1/4 inches, or 5 foot 11 1/4 inches. From what I've read places me in the 58cm frame category. However, my armspan is 74 1/4 inches, 3 inches more than my height, so I think I'd appreciate a slightly longer reach. I've measured my inseam, and get about 33-34 inches, although I don't think I was measuring it 100% accurately. My dad is basically the same height as me, maybe 1/4 inch taller, and he rides. 60cm Trek road bike. I am obviously going to test ride a 58cm and 60cm, but if the 60cm doesn't feel bad for me, would there be any reason why it wouldn't fit me? I want s 60cm in case I grow my, and my long arm span. Worst case scenario, I could also buy a shorter stem. Bottom is, though, I want to buy the best size bike for a kid who might grow a little more.

Thanks,

John
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