would i fit a 41cm bike if Im 46cm.
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would i fit a 41cm bike if Im 46cm.
Hi,
Im looking at this bike.
2017 ARGON 18 ELECTRON BIKE
the XS size is 41cm the next size up is 51cm. I've tried a 50cm bike which I have right now and it's too big. I've been told that I'm more of a 46cm frame. Would the 41cm frame be too small and I should find another bike or would it work and I would just need to raise the seat much higher.
Thanks in advance.
Also, my other option would be
2017 PINARELLO ALU PISTA BIKE at 45cm
Im looking at this bike.
2017 ARGON 18 ELECTRON BIKE
the XS size is 41cm the next size up is 51cm. I've tried a 50cm bike which I have right now and it's too big. I've been told that I'm more of a 46cm frame. Would the 41cm frame be too small and I should find another bike or would it work and I would just need to raise the seat much higher.
Thanks in advance.
Also, my other option would be
2017 PINARELLO ALU PISTA BIKE at 45cm
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The geometries of this frame gave me a headache...
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What size and what make/model is your current bike?
Also, a Fit Calculator might help you determine what size you need. The top tube is far more important than the seat tube in determining size.
Also, a Fit Calculator might help you determine what size you need. The top tube is far more important than the seat tube in determining size.
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what on your bike is too large for you? is it too long? is it too tall? it's hard to say whether you need to downsize without looking at your current setup.
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IRO Mark V geometry, for reference.
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Size S/T C-C T/T Length H/T Angle S/T Angle H/T Length Wheel Base B/B Drop C/S Length Stand Over 50cm 46 cm 52 cm 72.0° 75.0° 10 cm 95 cm 5 cm 39.1 cm 29.5” 53cm 49 cm 54 cm 72.0° 73.0° 10 cm 95.7 cm 5 cm 39.1 cm 30” 56cm 52 cm 55.5 cm 73.0° 73.0° 12.5 cm 96 cm 5 cm 39.1 cm 31” 59cm 55 cm 57 cm 74.0° 73.0° 15 cm 96.6 cm 5 cm 39.1 cm 32” 62cm 56 cm 59 cm 75.0° 73.0° 17.8 cm 97.5 cm 5 cm 39.1 cm 33.5”
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the bike is too tall. the seat is slammed and can not go down anymore. when I pedal, I can feel my body shifting to accommodate the length of the pedals. Also when off the bike I'm sitting on the cross bar. I've been to serval shops in my area to test track bikes and the smallest I have found and tried was a 49cm Bianchi which I had the same issues.
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
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the bike is too tall. the seat is slammed and can not go down anymore. when I pedal, I can feel my body shifting to accommodate the length of the pedals. Also when off the bike I'm sitting on the cross bar. I've been to serval shops in my area to test track bikes and the smallest I have found and tried was a 49cm Bianchi which I had the same issues.
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
Edit. To further illustrate, I've attached a photo of my vintage Mercier SS conversion, which has a 50cm seat tube and 170mm cranks. Note that the saddle is certainly not slammed. Also, the wheels are 27", so I definitely don't have any standover clearance, but have yet to damage my junk when stopping.
https://m.imgur.com/a/BQq8f
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the bike is too tall. the seat is slammed and can not go down anymore. when I pedal, I can feel my body shifting to accommodate the length of the pedals. Also when off the bike I'm sitting on the cross bar. I've been to serval shops in my area to test track bikes and the smallest I have found and tried was a 49cm Bianchi which I had the same issues.
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
I'm 5'4 and my inseam is I think 28. Most manufacturers don't make bikes in my size
The real trick is finding 162.5 or 165 crank arms, that will make a huge difference in fit. Typical 170+ arms add a lot of reach and bring the knees up too high for shorter legged people.
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Actually, as an engineer I dealt with this problem all the time. I'd get drawings with dimensions, and would forget to look at the notes to see what units were being used. Domestic drawings would be English units, but foreign ones would be Metric. Sometimes I'd look at the dimensions and say to myself, "man that thing is huge !"
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