Can I ride this?
12-17-17 | 10:58 PM
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Can I ride this?
I found a trek 730 multitrack that I want. But I don't know if it will fit. I'm 5'11 with a 31" inseam. He said the frame is a 53. What do you guys think?
edit: Ok guys the seller message me back and said the sticker says 23.5" and 53cm.
edit: Ok guys the seller message me back and said the sticker says 23.5" and 53cm.
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12-18-17 | 12:03 AM
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You will be more comfortable looking for 56 - 58cm bikes.
53cm fits somebody ~5'4"
53cm fits somebody ~5'4"
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12-18-17 | 12:22 AM
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This is a hybrid and has inch frame sizing like a MTB, with a sloping top tube. They were sold in 15-17-19-21-23-inch sizes. A "53cm" is actually going to be 21" or size large.
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12-18-17 | 08:33 AM
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Ok guys the seller message me back and said the sticker says 23.5" and 53cm. So will it fit or be to be now?Lol
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12-18-17 | 09:42 AM
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I don't know if the guy knows what he is talking about. He said he's 6'1 and it's a little small for him. I'm going to go ride it tonight. I was just trying to get an idea because it's an hour drive. I seen one on youtube and it was a 21" 53.5 cm. So the numbers he is giving me don't add up.
12-18-17 | 10:06 AM
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I don't know if the guy knows what he is talking about. He said he's 6'1 and it's a little small for him. I'm going to go ride it tonight. I was just trying to get an idea because it's an hour drive. I seen one on youtube and it was a 21" 53.5 cm. So the numbers he is giving me don't add up.
12-18-17 | 05:15 PM
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Just ride it and see if you like it. Bike frame sizes are basically to get you in the ballpark, every “large or 21 inch” bike brand has a different geometry. Some people that are 5’ 11” might be the same height, but they could have different leg and arm lengths. 
12-18-17 | 09:42 PM
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I'm 5'10.5" with a 31" inseam. I ride a 19" (48cm) 720 MT that I bought from and was fit by LBC. 53cm is 21" though you'll have quite a bit of adjustment. Unless you have a high APE index, long arms, 53cm might be too stretched.
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12-19-17 | 05:05 AM
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I don't know if the guy knows what he is talking about. He said he's 6'1 and it's a little small for him. I'm going to go ride it tonight. I was just trying to get an idea because it's an hour drive. I seen one on youtube and it was a 21" 53.5 cm. So the numbers he is giving me don't add up.
12-21-17 | 05:27 PM
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12-21-17 | 08:44 PM
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12-21-17 | 09:27 PM
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