Frame size suggestion
#1
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Frame size suggestion
Currently I am riding 52 Caad10 Track. Because its track geometry I dont feel perfectly comfortable and I prefer more upright position. I also have been craving to buy a Cinelli and I found two good deals but with the sizes I have never ridden. I found Cinelli Vigorelli Steel frame set small size (50) and Vigorelli Aluminium large size (56). I can either buy one of these two or pay extra 250$ and buy size 54. What would you suggest?
My height is 1.73 and inseam 77cm.
Caad10 track (M) 76cm standover 51.4cm stack . 40cm reach
Vigorelli Alu (L) 81cm standover 56cm stack 40cm reach
Vigorelli Steel (S) 77cm standover 51.5cm stack 39cm reach
My height is 1.73 and inseam 77cm.
Caad10 track (M) 76cm standover 51.4cm stack . 40cm reach
Vigorelli Alu (L) 81cm standover 56cm stack 40cm reach
Vigorelli Steel (S) 77cm standover 51.5cm stack 39cm reach
#2
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I'd suggest using this fit calculator as a starting point:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/S...ulatorBike.jsp
If you're actually after an upright position, though, the Vigorelli's probably not going to work out for you.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/S...ulatorBike.jsp
If you're actually after an upright position, though, the Vigorelli's probably not going to work out for you.
#3
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I’ve played this game. It’s not fun. It’s worth the extra $ for a proper sized frame. You quickly realize if a frame is too small or large. Not only that but someone comfortable with a 50cm is NOT going to be comfortable on 56cm
Last edited by mouse; 01-06-19 at 09:00 PM.
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Thanks for this site. It helped a lot. I am obviously in the 52/54 range as I expected. Actually even with the Caad10's more downward geometry its not that uncomfortable but I have been craving to buy a Cinelli and their geometry is way more upright. I tried Vigorelli at a bike shop 2 months ago. The bicycle was way heavier than mine but it was really comfortable and it was a smooth ride. My pocket says go for the 56 Vigorelli but my body needs 52 or 54. Thanks for the help. I think I wont buy another bicycle for at least 4 5 years, so it will worth it hopefully.
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Yeah, you right. I am going for the 52 probably. My bicycle shop doesn't have it at their stock right now. They had 54 2 months ago and it was pretty smooth ride. Hopefully they will have 52 in 3 weeks and I will buy that beauty. Thanks for the help.
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