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Old 10-04-17, 11:44 AM
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ptempel
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Try a bike fit calculator like this one:

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/S...ulatorBike.jsp

and measure yourself as best you can in each step (repeat if needed to be sure). It might help to have a friend or family member do the measuring for some of the steps. Then you will better know the bike size that you will need. There's more to it than the inseam. For example, your torso length will help determine the top tube length for the bike's frame and also the stem length. I'd prefer a little shorter top tube and a longer stem in general. But that's my preference and folks can ride with shorter stems without a problem.
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