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07-01-08, 06:33 AM
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bike size ?
I am looking at a Ridely and was told a M would fit me great .. not that I am doubting the perosn but a M seems small and I really want to make sure it is correct.
I have attached my sizing and the frame Geo info.
Thanks for the input ,
John
Here is my competitve fit output ( inseam is a 33.75 so I rounded everything else is right on )
Measurements ( in inches )
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 24.5
Forearm: 14
Arm: 26
Thigh: 24.5
Lower Leg: 22.75
Sternal Notch: 57.5
Total Body Height: 70.5 (5' 10" )
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 55.9 - 56.4
Seat tube range c-t: 57.7 - 58.2
Top tube length: 54.9 - 55.3
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 78.4 - 80.4
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.5 - 54.1
Saddle Setback: 5.4 - 5.8
The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 57.1 - 57.6
Seat tube range c-t: 58.9 - 59.4
Top tube length: 54.9 - 55.3
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 77.6 - 79.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.3 - 54.9
Saddle Setback: 6.6 - 7.0
The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 58.8 - 59.3
Seat tube range c-t: 60.6 - 61.1
Top tube length: 56.1 - 56.5
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 75.9 - 77.9
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.0 - 56.6
I have attached my sizing and the frame Geo info.
Thanks for the input ,
John
Here is my competitve fit output ( inseam is a 33.75 so I rounded everything else is right on )
Measurements ( in inches )
------------------------------
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 24.5
Forearm: 14
Arm: 26
Thigh: 24.5
Lower Leg: 22.75
Sternal Notch: 57.5
Total Body Height: 70.5 (5' 10" )
The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 55.9 - 56.4
Seat tube range c-t: 57.7 - 58.2
Top tube length: 54.9 - 55.3
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 78.4 - 80.4
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.5 - 54.1
Saddle Setback: 5.4 - 5.8
The Eddy Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 57.1 - 57.6
Seat tube range c-t: 58.9 - 59.4
Top tube length: 54.9 - 55.3
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 77.6 - 79.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.3 - 54.9
Saddle Setback: 6.6 - 7.0
The French Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 58.8 - 59.3
Seat tube range c-t: 60.6 - 61.1
Top tube length: 56.1 - 56.5
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 75.9 - 77.9
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.0 - 56.6
07-01-08, 06:37 AM
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Who told you the "M" would fit? Being 5' 10" with a 34" inseam is not the usual. I would go to a LBS to find a the bike fits you and not the other way around.
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going by the top tube, you're between a S and M.
you just have long legs, so you'll probably end up with a lot of seatpost showing and a positive rise stem or a huge wad of spacers below the stem.
If you go with a L you'll be stretched out a lot. If your legs are really that long.
you just have long legs, so you'll probably end up with a lot of seatpost showing and a positive rise stem or a huge wad of spacers below the stem.
If you go with a L you'll be stretched out a lot. If your legs are really that long.
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Well if i remember right when i went to test out bikes,
It seemed to me that the Lemond bikes were like that.
https://www.lemondbikes.com/
It seemed to me that the Lemond bikes were like that.
https://www.lemondbikes.com/
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lemonds have longer top tubes compared to seat tubes... that would be the opposite of what the op would need...
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As discussed in the other thread...I am also 5'10" but I have a 31.75" inseam. For me the TT on that M Ridley would be too long...and the S would mean too much saddle to bar drop for me as a recreational rider.
Look for a different brand IMO.
Look for a different brand IMO.
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Curtlo will do a custom steel frame for less than a grand (well around a grand depending on fork choice). https://www.curtlo.com/frame_pages/custom_road.html
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OP: a Ridley size M will require you to have a lot of seatpost extension (not a bad thing) and a pretty short stem, as you have long legs relative to your torso. I write this having test-ridden a medium Excalibur. I have the same inseam as you and had to jack the seatpost way up. I am also 3.5" taller than you and would require a 110 or 120 stem with that bike, which means that you would be looking at a stem of less than 100mm, most likely.
You really need to test ride the bike, which is tough, given that the brand is not widely distributed.
You really need to test ride the bike, which is tough, given that the brand is not widely distributed.
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The top four Ridley frames have long headtubes, so you could MAKE a medium fit you. It might require a top clamp post and a bit shorter stem, but it would work.
You should likely look for a bike with a bit shorter effective top tube than the medium Ridley. It's 56.5cm.
I'm 6'1" with longish arms and a normal inseam for my height and ride a medium Helium. 120 stem and 2.5cm of spacers under it (back issues).
You should likely look for a bike with a bit shorter effective top tube than the medium Ridley. It's 56.5cm.
I'm 6'1" with longish arms and a normal inseam for my height and ride a medium Helium. 120 stem and 2.5cm of spacers under it (back issues).
