Bike sizing when changing the bars
08-21-09, 03:50 PM
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Bike sizing when changing the bars
Hi All,
I found a 1997 Trek 1220 on CL that I might buy and put on a flat bar (prolly sell the Shimano RSX components). The tires are dead so it will be hard to test the fit. The bike is 52cm, which is a little small for my 5'8 and 33" inseam (54cm would be optimal), but I thought it might work once I put on a new stem/bar to fit.
In your experience, would this work, or will it just feel "small" regardless?
Thanks!
I found a 1997 Trek 1220 on CL that I might buy and put on a flat bar (prolly sell the Shimano RSX components). The tires are dead so it will be hard to test the fit. The bike is 52cm, which is a little small for my 5'8 and 33" inseam (54cm would be optimal), but I thought it might work once I put on a new stem/bar to fit.
In your experience, would this work, or will it just feel "small" regardless?
Thanks!
08-21-09, 03:55 PM
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Changing from drop style bars to flat bars will reduce the reach.
None of this sounds very good.
Michael
None of this sounds very good.
Michael
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08-21-09, 06:39 PM
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Thanks Michael. I was kinda thinking that would be the consensus - in this case, a little big would be better than a bit small. thx!
