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Old 12-13-17 | 03:51 PM
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Bikes: Jones Plus LWB, 1983 Centurion Japanese CrMo bike

Originally Posted by 9volt
The seat is adjusted very high and it looks like that frame is too small for the rider. I'd guess that frame is sized for someone around 5'4" and the rider is around 5'10". If that's the case then the fix is a larger frame.
I am 5'8"

Wouldn't a larger frame have a longer top tube which would exacerbate my existing condition of having the reach feel too long?

I haven't measured the bike pictured but the frame feels about the same step-over height of my Specialized Langster which I know to be 54cm; which is a consensus good size (based on several sizing charts/etc) for someone of my height/32" inseam

I am open to selling this bike and getting a different size frame but I do prefer to err on a shorter frame because I ride in the city where you're on and off the pedals frequently so lower stand over is a little more comfy... if that makes ANY sense....

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