Need bike accessory for carrying items on bike
07-20-16, 12:44 PM
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I have a 30.5" inseam, and I've been riding a 54 cm (21+") frame for ages. I'm 5' 7", though, so my torso is longer than yours.
I owned a 58 and then a 50. The 58 was fine, except in an emergency situation, so I sold it. (The shop had told me I needed a 54, but they were out of stock, and I didn't want to wait.) The 50 was fine for a while (long top tube), but eventually I felt cramped, so I got a low slung 54, which has been fine for 36+ years.
The Nashbar 19" bike gives you just about exactly 1" of clearance in its standover height, which is a good rule of thumb to follow, IMO. The 17" gives you more than 2", which seems too high to me.
Either of the larger frames may allow you to attach your basket; it may be easier with the 19.
I owned a 58 and then a 50. The 58 was fine, except in an emergency situation, so I sold it. (The shop had told me I needed a 54, but they were out of stock, and I didn't want to wait.) The 50 was fine for a while (long top tube), but eventually I felt cramped, so I got a low slung 54, which has been fine for 36+ years.
The Nashbar 19" bike gives you just about exactly 1" of clearance in its standover height, which is a good rule of thumb to follow, IMO. The 17" gives you more than 2", which seems too high to me.
Either of the larger frames may allow you to attach your basket; it may be easier with the 19.
07-20-16, 05:01 PM
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I have a 30.5" inseam, and I've been riding a 54 cm (21+") frame for ages. I'm 5' 7", though, so my torso is longer than yours.
I owned a 58 and then a 50. The 58 was fine, except in an emergency situation, so I sold it. (The shop had told me I needed a 54, but they were out of stock, and I didn't want to wait.) The 50 was fine for a while (long top tube), but eventually I felt cramped, so I got a low slung 54, which has been fine for 36+ years.
The Nashbar 19" bike gives you just about exactly 1" of clearance in its standover height, which is a good rule of thumb to follow, IMO. The 17" gives you more than 2", which seems too high to me.
Either of the larger frames may allow you to attach your basket; it may be easier with the 19.
I owned a 58 and then a 50. The 58 was fine, except in an emergency situation, so I sold it. (The shop had told me I needed a 54, but they were out of stock, and I didn't want to wait.) The 50 was fine for a while (long top tube), but eventually I felt cramped, so I got a low slung 54, which has been fine for 36+ years.
The Nashbar 19" bike gives you just about exactly 1" of clearance in its standover height, which is a good rule of thumb to follow, IMO. The 17" gives you more than 2", which seems too high to me.
Either of the larger frames may allow you to attach your basket; it may be easier with the 19.
It sounds like you got the perfect size finally. I may be in between a 53 and 54cm? Do you know how that translates size-wise with the Nashbar bikes?
07-20-16, 06:10 PM
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So for you, I'd say go with the 17". My wife is 5'6" with a 32" inseam and rides a 17" Specialized Sirrus (very similar bike to the Nashbar). If anything, with your long torso you may need a longer stem but that is a simple and cheap swap.
07-20-16, 06:13 PM
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Road bike (as in drop bar bike) sizing is different than flat bar bike sizing. The drop handlebars add additional reach and the frame geometry is different enough that you can't compare sizing between the two. For instance, I ride a 53cm road bike (measured from crank center to level top tube center) which translates to an almost 21" frame. No way I can ride a 21" flat bar bike. As noted, even a 19" MTB is too big for me.
07-22-16, 09:56 AM
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Road bike (as in drop bar bike) sizing is different than flat bar bike sizing. The drop handlebars add additional reach and the frame geometry is different enough that you can't compare sizing between the two. For instance, I ride a 53cm road bike (measured from crank center to level top tube center) which translates to an almost 21" frame. No way I can ride a 21" flat bar bike. As noted, even a 19" MTB is too big for me.
I did a chat with Nashbar regarding the Flat Bar rd bike with bar across. I asked them with my inseam and height, which size would they recommend.
Reps response:
At your size I would recommend the 19" frame. Bike is more like a hybrid and generally you would want to size up from what you would in a road bike.
I then asked him what is the smallest person he would put on the 19".
Rep's response:
I really would not recommend it for someone under 5'5".
I bet I could go either way and fit both. Maybe with shoes, that would put me a little taller and the 19" might be fine and good? I wish I wasn't in the middle of sizes. Dang it. Sure would make things so much easier. lol
07-22-16, 11:38 AM
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The specs on the manufacturers page says there is one water bottle mount.
The phone you can mount to the stem. If its a smartphone you can use one of these.
Don't wear earbuds. You want to hear what's behind you and around you whether you're on the road or a bike trail.
The phone you can mount to the stem. If its a smartphone you can use one of these.
Don't wear earbuds. You want to hear what's behind you and around you whether you're on the road or a bike trail.
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