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Hrm, short inseam for someone your height. That hints to me that you have long torso and arms meaning that you'd need over a 60cm top tube. Pretty rare for big guys, most are like me - all leg.
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Hrm, short inseam for someone your height. That hints to me that you have long torso and arms meaning that you'd need over a 60cm top tube. Pretty rare for big guys, most are like me - all leg.
I just re-measured myself. I'm 6'4.5" tall, and my inseam is between 89-91 cm, depending on how hard I'm applying pressure with the book. I suppose the point is to simulate sitting on a saddle by cramming a book between your legs, so I guess 91 would be right. What does long torso and arms mean in the way of sizing?
Originally Posted by Smoothie104
Do us a favor and take a shot with your palm ons on the tops of the levers, (four fingers facing forward, and lean forward so your forearms are resting along the tops of the bars, also.. one with your hands in the drops.
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You are 6'4"? Well, in that case, I would say an X-large frame is probably best then. Can you take it back, and exchange it for a bigger one?
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Originally Posted by Patriot
You are 6'4"? Well, in that case, I would say an X-large frame is probably best then. Can you take it back, and exchange it for a bigger one?
Yes, I can. I'd still like more opinions, as I'm apparently at the cusp between sizes. I'm a total road newbie, so maybe when I road the XL it just seemed too large to someone with no experience? What are signs that a frame is too large or too small? Would a different sized stem help either frame become close to what I need?
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Hrm, short inseam for someone your height. That hints to me that you have long torso and arms meaning that you'd need over a 60cm top tube. Pretty rare for big guys, most are like me - all leg.
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Well, I'll put it to you like this. I am 6'2", and can take a 57-59cm top tube with a 120mm stem (usually).
Now, with you being 2" taller, and with most likely a longer torso than myself, I would say go to the larger size.
The reason it may feel a bit big, is exactly how I felt after getting back on my old Centurion after being off it for 9 years. The fact is, as you said, you are new at road cycling, so the whole posture is going to feel VERY differant, and you will feel very stretched out at first, until your body gets used to it.
Your lower back will probably get a little sore for a while until the core muscles build into the posture for long durations. You may even get some sore wrists, but nothing good gloves can't help with. Also, your bum will get sore using the harder road saddle, simply because your bum isn't used to it. These things will happen, and when they do, just take it in stride, and it will eventually pass after a few weeks of good riding. If it doesn't go away, then you may have other problems with equipment, your posture, or the way the saddle is adjusted etc. These things can be taken care of as they arise.
Anyway, after riding my old bike for a few months, it feels totally natural now, when it used to feel like I was riding a huge framed bike.
Now, with you being 2" taller, and with most likely a longer torso than myself, I would say go to the larger size.
The reason it may feel a bit big, is exactly how I felt after getting back on my old Centurion after being off it for 9 years. The fact is, as you said, you are new at road cycling, so the whole posture is going to feel VERY differant, and you will feel very stretched out at first, until your body gets used to it.
Your lower back will probably get a little sore for a while until the core muscles build into the posture for long durations. You may even get some sore wrists, but nothing good gloves can't help with. Also, your bum will get sore using the harder road saddle, simply because your bum isn't used to it. These things will happen, and when they do, just take it in stride, and it will eventually pass after a few weeks of good riding. If it doesn't go away, then you may have other problems with equipment, your posture, or the way the saddle is adjusted etc. These things can be taken care of as they arise.
Anyway, after riding my old bike for a few months, it feels totally natural now, when it used to feel like I was riding a huge framed bike.
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okay, the photos as requested:
In the drops
Arms straight
My elbows go passed my knee when I tuck in really low in the drops.
Anyeone in the houston area want to go with me to look at the XL?
In the drops
Arms straight
My elbows go passed my knee when I tuck in really low in the drops.
Anyeone in the houston area want to go with me to look at the XL?
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Yeah, you look huge compared to that bike. Your head is almost as big as the damn tires
I would go for a new one, one size up.
I would go for a new one, one size up.
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Originally Posted by rosem
Yeah, you look huge compared to that bike. Your head is almost as big as the damn tires
I would go for a new one, one size up.
I would go for a new one, one size up.
lmao. Yes, I'm a freak. Stop staring!
It appears the general consensus is to get the next size up, right?
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I usually tend to like a sightly smaller frame, but I would try the XL. The large just looks way to small. Unless you just can't dial in a XL, then you can always fall back to a L, or even another brand.
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
It appears the general consensus is to get the next size up, right?
Almost 6'5" clearly correlates to a Giant XL. Work with the shop if the bike is brand new. Also...if you have more of a racing versus touring spirt...test ride a TCR in XL which will have a shorter steerer tube and get you more aero even on an XL.
Good Luck,
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Originally Posted by biker7
Yes...unless your objective is to go racing as mentioned by Smooth where most would opt for one frame size down which BTW belies the upright cruising nature of an OCR.
Almost 6'5" clearly correlates to a Giant XL. Work with the shop if the bike is brand new. Also...if you have more of a racing versus touring spirt...test ride a TCR in XL which will have a shorter steerer tube and get you more aero even on an XL.
Good Luck,
George
Almost 6'5" clearly correlates to a Giant XL. Work with the shop if the bike is brand new. Also...if you have more of a racing versus touring spirt...test ride a TCR in XL which will have a shorter steerer tube and get you more aero even on an XL.
Good Luck,
George
Sizing bikes is a pain. lmao
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Bike looks too small. I thought it when I saw the first pics and I still do.
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
HTH,
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Okay, I'm going to return this sucker. Hey, if the XL proves to be too large in the future, I can always get a shorter stem! ^_^
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
Okay, I'm going to return this sucker. Hey, if the XL proves to be too large in the future, I can always get a shorter stem! ^_^
George
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I've always thought it was easier to lower the seat tube to fit for legs than to change out the stem to fit for torso. IMO
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Originally Posted by jdub71
I've always thought it was easier to lower the seat tube to fit for legs than to change out the stem to fit for torso. IMO
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I don't think you position is all that bad. You seem to be in a comfortable position on the hoods. Your elbows are slightly bent and your chest cavity seems to have enough room for when your gasping for air..
Were you fitted for any "extras"..for example. My fitter allowed for not the best back and the want to remain somewhat upright but still get that needed "road Bike" position.
Were you fitted for any "extras"..for example. My fitter allowed for not the best back and the want to remain somewhat upright but still get that needed "road Bike" position.
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
Okay, I'm going to return this sucker. Hey, if the XL proves to be too large in the future, I can always get a shorter stem! ^_^
Totally agree. Also, think about getting fitted at another LBS if possible. The shop that sold you the bike didn't seem to care too much about your overall and optimal fit.
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
There's another 'fit' thread in the forum with a good response with online fit calculators, you can start there and get educated.
Caveat - what feels right to a 'new' performance bike owner will feel like **** after a few months...
do a bikeforums search and check for prior threads... get fit, then go visit the LBS again.
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I'm just a hair under 6'3" and after looking at the geometry chart for the OCR, I really think the large TT is too short for you. But the issue with jumping up to the XL is the length of the Head Tube. At 231 mm with an integrated headset, it is likely that the max saddle to bar drop you could get with a 80 degree stem (-10) would be around 7 cm maybe less. So while that may seem sufficient right now, it may not be in the future.
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
Okay, nothing has changed in this picture. My rear is a bit further back on the saddle where it should be, and I'm clipped in.
I guess all those years of slouching turned me into a hunchback. Nothing I can do about that now, I suppose. lol
Anywho, I'm 6'4", so I'm a tad concerned about my frame being too small. I like the way it feels, but coming from a hybrid I'm not totally sure how a road bike is supposed to feel.
I guess all those years of slouching turned me into a hunchback. Nothing I can do about that now, I suppose. lol
Anywho, I'm 6'4", so I'm a tad concerned about my frame being too small. I like the way it feels, but coming from a hybrid I'm not totally sure how a road bike is supposed to feel.
Really...I sell a lot of these and if you are 6'4"...XL...
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
okay, the photos as requested:
In the drops
Arms straight
My elbows go passed my knee when I tuck in really low in the drops.
Anyeone in the houston area want to go with me to look at the XL?
In the drops
Arms straight
My elbows go passed my knee when I tuck in really low in the drops.
Anyeone in the houston area want to go with me to look at the XL?
Look, if I was selling you this bike, and you insisted on taking it, I would not allow you to. I'd rather not make the sale than sell you something that does not fit.
Sorry...get an XL.