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lemonlime 05-25-16 03:59 PM

Is a 58cm 6KU bike too big for me if I'm 6' (184cm)?
 
I live in Sweden where no physical shops sell 6KU bikes so i can't test one out. I am going to order one but would really appreciate if some of you guys could give me some help regarding the size! The next size smaller would 55cm...

Height: 6'
Inseam 32.7''

Any 6KU riders out there? Please help a guy in need! :)

SquidPuppet 05-25-16 04:34 PM

Do you know the specs for the 6KU bike? If you do, just get on a bike with the same numbers and see if it suits you.

TenSpeedV2 05-25-16 05:17 PM

6 foot here and I ride a 58 road and track bike as well. You should find out the measurements of the frame you are wanting.

ThermionicScott 05-27-16 05:08 PM

I'm 5'8" and sometimes ride 58cm frames, so maybe height is an overvalued metric for fitting bikes... ?

Does 6KU have a decent return policy?

JeremyLC 05-28-16 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by ThermionicScott (Post 18802654)
I'm 5'8" and sometimes ride 58cm frames, so maybe height is an overvalued metric for fitting bikes... ?

Does 6KU have a decent return policy?

I'm 5'8" and... is, like, 3/4 of your body torso? Nevermind the pedals, my poor arms couldn't reach the handlebars on a bike that big. And, yeah, I agree, don't go by height, go by length. (top tube / torso) You have more adjustability up and down than you do front to back.

ThermionicScott 05-28-16 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by JeremyLC (Post 18804335)
I'm 5'8" and... is, like, 3/4 of your body torso? Nevermind the pedals, my poor arms couldn't reach the handlebars on a bike that big. And, yeah, I agree, don't go by height, go by length. (top tube / torso) You have more adjustability up and down than you do front to back.

:) It's a French fit for sure, but a comfortable one.


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