Giant TCX SLR 2 sizing vs Trek Domane 2.3
10-27-17, 03:08 PM
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Giant TCX SLR 2 sizing vs Trek Domane 2.3
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I'm newer to biking and have bought all my bikes online after doing some research and trial and error in terms of sizing. I'm 6', 32-33" inseam and a 75" wing span (arms are a little long for my height by an inch or so each). I'm currently riding a 56cm 2013 Domane and find the fit pretty nice, never thinking it's large in any way, if anything maybe once in a blue moon feeling it's a little cramped or small. I'm still developing my flexibility so the stem is definitely not slammed down but somewhere right in the middle.
I'm looking in to buying a cyclocross/gravel bike and stumbled upon a Giant TCX SLR in their Large size, which is probably more equivalent to a 58 Trek Domane if I'm not mistaken? Here's a link below to the Giant's geometry/dimensions and I've included the 2014 Domane 2.3 chart as well (lost the link fo rthe 2013 chart). It seems the meaningful differences would be the top tube being about 2cm longer in the Giant and the standover height a little higher as well. I havn't had a chane to go see the bike in person, or a similar one, but just wanted to see if anyone can figure out if there's something that should steer me away from the Large size?
I'd be using the bike for shorter road riding 75% of the time with maybe 25% of the time just running through grassy fields / small hills and trails. Not really planning on racing or anything quite yet but would like to keep the option open. I like the Domane endurance fit and know the TCX is a little more racey but I'd probably just stay up on the hoods most of the time off road anyway so not a big deal, I don't think.
Again, I'm very comfortable on the Domane 56cm but if I could see adding an cm or two in length not being the end of the world on that bike. Would buying a 10mm shorter stem for the Giant fix any reach issues if I find i'm just a tiny bit too stretched? I also think maybe sizing up on the Giant could be good as then my seat would theoretically be a little lower in relation to the handle bars helping me to adjust to the more racey geometry. I'd appreciate any and all input as to whether I'm pushing the boundary in sizing here. I know I could just buy a gravel Domane or Boone or something but I don't quite have that kind of money to shell out. Thanks in advance for any input!
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/tcx-slr-2--2017--2016
Trek Domane 2.3 C - villagecycle.com
I'm newer to biking and have bought all my bikes online after doing some research and trial and error in terms of sizing. I'm 6', 32-33" inseam and a 75" wing span (arms are a little long for my height by an inch or so each). I'm currently riding a 56cm 2013 Domane and find the fit pretty nice, never thinking it's large in any way, if anything maybe once in a blue moon feeling it's a little cramped or small. I'm still developing my flexibility so the stem is definitely not slammed down but somewhere right in the middle.
I'm looking in to buying a cyclocross/gravel bike and stumbled upon a Giant TCX SLR in their Large size, which is probably more equivalent to a 58 Trek Domane if I'm not mistaken? Here's a link below to the Giant's geometry/dimensions and I've included the 2014 Domane 2.3 chart as well (lost the link fo rthe 2013 chart). It seems the meaningful differences would be the top tube being about 2cm longer in the Giant and the standover height a little higher as well. I havn't had a chane to go see the bike in person, or a similar one, but just wanted to see if anyone can figure out if there's something that should steer me away from the Large size?
I'd be using the bike for shorter road riding 75% of the time with maybe 25% of the time just running through grassy fields / small hills and trails. Not really planning on racing or anything quite yet but would like to keep the option open. I like the Domane endurance fit and know the TCX is a little more racey but I'd probably just stay up on the hoods most of the time off road anyway so not a big deal, I don't think.
Again, I'm very comfortable on the Domane 56cm but if I could see adding an cm or two in length not being the end of the world on that bike. Would buying a 10mm shorter stem for the Giant fix any reach issues if I find i'm just a tiny bit too stretched? I also think maybe sizing up on the Giant could be good as then my seat would theoretically be a little lower in relation to the handle bars helping me to adjust to the more racey geometry. I'd appreciate any and all input as to whether I'm pushing the boundary in sizing here. I know I could just buy a gravel Domane or Boone or something but I don't quite have that kind of money to shell out. Thanks in advance for any input!
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/tcx-slr-2--2017--2016
Trek Domane 2.3 C - villagecycle.com
10-27-17, 04:05 PM
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You are buying a new bike? If so, go to the shop and let them fit you. If you like the Trek, then go to all the other shops first and let them size you on the bike with their brands. Ask questions when you find something different than at another shop or something isn't what you thought. If you have multiple Trek dealers, then see if they all agree on what should fit you or are they just giving you what they have.
Despite all the "science" that bike fit standards seem to bring with them, you can go up and down several sizes with little consequence. IMO of course. The fitter if good, will see the things different about your build that makes us generalizing about the perfect bike size for you difficult.
Despite all the "science" that bike fit standards seem to bring with them, you can go up and down several sizes with little consequence. IMO of course. The fitter if good, will see the things different about your build that makes us generalizing about the perfect bike size for you difficult.
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You are buying a new bike? If so, go to the shop and let them fit you. If you like the Trek, then go to all the other shops first and let them size you on the bike with their brands. Ask questions when you find something different than at another shop or something isn't what you thought. If you have multiple Trek dealers, then see if they all agree on what should fit you or are they just giving you what they have.
Despite all the "science" that bike fit standards seem to bring with them, you can go up and down several sizes with little consequence. IMO of course. The fitter if good, will see the things different about your build that makes us generalizing about the perfect bike size for you difficult.
Despite all the "science" that bike fit standards seem to bring with them, you can go up and down several sizes with little consequence. IMO of course. The fitter if good, will see the things different about your build that makes us generalizing about the perfect bike size for you difficult.
