frame sizing...what should i be riding?
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frame sizing...what should i be riding?
Well after much research...ive found that i have a 29 - 30 inch inseam (no shoes). I stand about 5'6.5 inches
that said...ive been riding a 54cm peugeot. It never felt big although from what i have read this is way to big for someone like me.
I also ride a 56cm bianchi road bike. This is a bit big but i have shored that up by using a really short stem. The reach is still a bit long but i can ride it not problem and enjoy it.
From what ive found i should be on a 50cm - 53cm....and most posts and sites have stated 50cm.
My point is...much much smaller than i have now.
THoughts?
Heck...i havent ever ridden a frame that small. Im having problems finding them used that small. Most used stuff is anywhere from 54cm all the way up to 62cm.
I dont think im some sort fo freak. Im about average as far as height goes.
I want to spend some time on a 50 - 52cm to see how it feels though. My guess is it will feel cramped and too small but maybe not.
It has me questioning it though. I do agree that 56 is way to big. 54 feels pretty good.
If i could find a 52cm or less of my bianchi (80s Limited or TROFEO ) i would love to see how it rides.
any idea what i could expect to pay for a limited or trofeo of that era? I do believe that is what i ride now and i love it.
that said...ive been riding a 54cm peugeot. It never felt big although from what i have read this is way to big for someone like me.
I also ride a 56cm bianchi road bike. This is a bit big but i have shored that up by using a really short stem. The reach is still a bit long but i can ride it not problem and enjoy it.
From what ive found i should be on a 50cm - 53cm....and most posts and sites have stated 50cm.
My point is...much much smaller than i have now.
THoughts?
Heck...i havent ever ridden a frame that small. Im having problems finding them used that small. Most used stuff is anywhere from 54cm all the way up to 62cm.
I dont think im some sort fo freak. Im about average as far as height goes.
I want to spend some time on a 50 - 52cm to see how it feels though. My guess is it will feel cramped and too small but maybe not.
It has me questioning it though. I do agree that 56 is way to big. 54 feels pretty good.
If i could find a 52cm or less of my bianchi (80s Limited or TROFEO ) i would love to see how it rides.
any idea what i could expect to pay for a limited or trofeo of that era? I do believe that is what i ride now and i love it.
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