Is this about the right size?
03-29-11 | 04:16 PM
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Delusional Laserbrain
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From: South Orange, NJ
Bikes: 2008 Specialized Tricross, 1993 Giant Iguana rebuild w/ singlespeed drive train
Honestly, the best way to fit it is to take it for a spin. I know thats hard when the local shops don't have your size in stock. When I bought my last bike I drove into the city (NYC) and visited a half dozen bike shops within a mile of one another which had the bike in stock and tried them out. 2 of those shops had my optimal size and color choice. I chose the cheaper.
If you live in the sticks however, that might be impossible and you may have to get as close as possible. (to answer your question) I don't know if it is the right size based on the numbers but if you ride it and it feels a little small then have them order the very next size up. or down if that is applicable.
You can always adjust the seat height and get a shorter/longer stem (with/ without spacers) for a tweaked fit if it is a little off.
good luck.
If you live in the sticks however, that might be impossible and you may have to get as close as possible. (to answer your question) I don't know if it is the right size based on the numbers but if you ride it and it feels a little small then have them order the very next size up. or down if that is applicable.
You can always adjust the seat height and get a shorter/longer stem (with/ without spacers) for a tweaked fit if it is a little off.
good luck.
03-29-11 | 11:28 PM
#3
What's a bike?
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From: USA
Bikes: Bianchi Veloce
Ride it and see if it is comfortable. There are so many things other than seat tube length to consider that you really can't get a great answer here other than ride it and see if you like it.
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