Originally Posted by
Iride01
Yea, if you leave a discussion open for our imaginations, we'll go everywhere with it. Especially me since admittedly I have a bad short term memory for things I just read. Frequently you'll see in my posts I miss the info given later by the OP or others. However my bloviating does help me with my understanding of things for myself.
No worries at all. I appreciate you taking the time to reply, and you've been very helpful with replies to questions I've had in the past.
Originally Posted by
Iride01
Looks like you have everything figured out other wise. What options are there for that bike at 58cm frame if you do find later you need taller? I didn't look at the 60 cm specs, are they too far out for reach and other things?
If I find I need taller than the extra 1cm, I could get some extra mm with different cranks or saddle, but I'll need the next size up for any more than that. The 60cm would be tall enough, but its reach+ is a few cm longer so not ideal for me.
Originally Posted by
Iride01
Have you plugged your body dimensions into a fit calculator that takes all your proportions in mind and compared them to the 58 and 60 cm frame? I'd certainly try to lean toward the smaller frame, because I've found them more "fun" than the bigger size even though I'm comfortable on both.
Yep, done that. The top tube (reach+) of the 58 is the sweet spot for me. The 60 is a bit too long. I'd rather go with the smaller frame too, especially since its available now and the 60 may be a 6 month plus wait.
I did a lot of googling between now and my previous posts, and have figured out that going clipless (with the pedals and shoes I have in mind) will require me to raise my seat 5-6mm. With the 58, that'll leave me with 5-6mm to spare.
Not a lot of wiggle room but doable
