Originally Posted by
roybatythighs
: 1. I now know that I need a 58 not a 60 (I'm tall but have relatively short legs and long back) on a modern bike l
Remember 2 bikes from different companies may fit differently even though they are listed as the same size. Top tube length, for example, may be different on 2 bikes called "58". Also, lots of so called "compact" frames (sloping top tube) are sold as small, medium, large, etc. to further confuse the fit thing. Look at all of the numbers, not just the listed (seat tube) size.