Old 04-17-09 | 10:06 AM
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From: Boise, ID

Bikes: 1984 Pinarello, 1986 Bianchi Portofino, 1988 Bianchi Trofeo, 1989 Specialized Allez, 1989 Specialized Hard Rock, 2001 Litespeed Tuscany

The top tube length is as important as the seat tube length, in my opinion. I have a longer-than-average torso, so a traditional "square" frame pattern (54x54) requires that I get a 120mm stem (usually...it really depends one frame geometry).

Anyway, I'd give it a try. Raise the saddle (you might have to get an extra long seatpost) FIRST, then see what you'd need for a stem. Raising the saddle also puts you back some, so you may not need as long of a stem as you initially think.

If you can make it work, a 55cm frame will be lighter than a 58cm frame for sure! Lighter is almost always better.
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