Back to the bars, I see the OP found some he liked. When measuring road bars, I tend to go with ones that I can almost fit my shoulders between. The next size up is too big. Most road riders prefer a slightly 'open' position to allow easier air-intake. TT bars are not as wide as as riders prefer a more aero position. Track bars you really should measure the space between the 'divets' near the cups of your shoulders. I am not talking about the visible ones right before your cups. This gives a more 'straight-on' position. Just depends on your riding style.
Originally Posted by
hxzero
Well a 53 would be probably small for him no matter what his proportions are. At 6', if he is normally proportioned, both the TT and ST will be too short. If he has short legs, then the TT will be too short. If he has long legs and a short torso, the TT will be fine but the bars will be too low.
At least someone has a decent response.
I have longer legs relative to my torso (5'10) and ride a 53/54. The reason is because I can always increase the vertical height should it be too short (ST), but I can never adjust the TT length. Since I have a shorter torso, I have to have a shorter TT. My friend who is marginally taller than me (5'11) rides a 56cm and loves it. It really comes down to your body and preference. He also loves to ride a bike that 'feels' larger. As far as the bars being too low, just buy an stem with an increased rise. So many people (in general) are all about the negative rise stems. Just flip it over. You may look fast, but I'll pass you from the pain you're in.