Originally Posted by
BikeWonder
I was wondering if any of you old timers have any experience losing height over time or not fitting your favourite frame? The reason I ask is because I have a wonderful touring bike one size larger than what I would normally ride, but it's still great and comfortable. I'm early 20s, 5'10, and the bike is a 60cm with a 58 top tube from seat tube to head tube.
I haven't had any issues with sizing or fit. Normally I would ride a 57-58cm frame.
Anywho, I have this fear that at some point the frame might not fit me anymore, which would then lead me to having to trade the frame with a fellow C&V member for the desired 57cm.
Have any of you experienced not fitting on a frame as you age?
My dad bought a Witcomb from the factory in London in 1991. In 2018 he gave it to me because he could no longer straddle the top tube. I have to admit, the top tube is pretty high off the ground for the frame size. But for context, he was 77 when he passed on the bike to me.
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