Potentially stupid sizing question
07-29-09, 08:16 AM
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Potentially stupid sizing question
I am 5'10" with a 30 inch inseam. My current Mountain Bike is an 18 inch frame but I have the seat rather high up and can still touch my feet on the ground at stops.
My question is this: I am on a quest for a road bike I can ride to get used to riding it before I throw a lot of money at a higher end bike. I found a Raleigh Road Bike for $50 on CL, but it has a 25 inch frame. Is there any way I could make this work?
Sorry if this is an obvious question. I would rather not drive all the way out to where it's at to test ride it if it's useless to do so.
Thanks.
My question is this: I am on a quest for a road bike I can ride to get used to riding it before I throw a lot of money at a higher end bike. I found a Raleigh Road Bike for $50 on CL, but it has a 25 inch frame. Is there any way I could make this work?
Sorry if this is an obvious question. I would rather not drive all the way out to where it's at to test ride it if it's useless to do so.
Thanks.
07-29-09, 08:39 AM
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I am 5'10" with a 30 inch inseam. My current Mountain Bike is an 18 inch frame but I have the seat rather high up and can still touch my feet on the ground at stops.
My question is this: I am on a quest for a road bike I can ride to get used to riding it before I throw a lot of money at a higher end bike. I found a Raleigh Road Bike for $50 on CL, but it has a 25 inch frame. Is there any way I could make this work?
Sorry if this is an obvious question. I would rather not drive all the way out to where it's at to test ride it if it's useless to do so.
Thanks.
My question is this: I am on a quest for a road bike I can ride to get used to riding it before I throw a lot of money at a higher end bike. I found a Raleigh Road Bike for $50 on CL, but it has a 25 inch frame. Is there any way I could make this work?
Sorry if this is an obvious question. I would rather not drive all the way out to where it's at to test ride it if it's useless to do so.
Thanks.
I'm 5'11" with a 33" inseam and a 25" would be too tall for me.
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07-29-09, 08:43 AM
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Don't get a bike that doesn't fit you just because its a good deal. Fit is the most important thing, so take your time. I think you should try out 56 and 54 cm frames and go from there.
07-29-09, 08:57 AM
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Okay. Thanks for the input.
Also, I'm glad you suggested a frame size. This is the first time I've seen a direct answer to the size question.
Also, I'm glad you suggested a frame size. This is the first time I've seen a direct answer to the size question.
