Bike sizing Help
03-15-06 | 06:03 PM
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Bike sizing Help
I have a 31-32 inseam and I am about 5.11. I ride a 57cm frame and it feels fine when I ride, but i have very little clearance when standing. Is this bike to large?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
03-15-06 | 06:07 PM
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i think for riding, so long as it is comfortable then it is fine.
for crashing, though, you won't be too comfy if you hit that top tube... but, hopefully you do more riding than crashing.
are you reaching too far for the bars? that would be more of a reason to get a smaller size i'd think. if you are totally fine when riding, just be extra mindful of the little clearance you have should you crash.
for crashing, though, you won't be too comfy if you hit that top tube... but, hopefully you do more riding than crashing.
are you reaching too far for the bars? that would be more of a reason to get a smaller size i'd think. if you are totally fine when riding, just be extra mindful of the little clearance you have should you crash.
03-15-06 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rvabiker
I would think its probably is bit too large and you'd be better with a 55 or maybe a 54. I'm 6'1 and ride a 56 and I love it.
03-15-06 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by killyourself
I have a 31-32 inseam and I am about 5.11. I ride a 57cm frame and it feels fine when I ride, but i have very little clearance when standing. Is this bike to large?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
03-15-06 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by drac_vamp
although it might indeed be a bit too large, if his "stuff" touches when standing over it, the bike might be absolutely perfect and totally comfy when he is in the saddle and riding. i am 6'1 and ride a 58 or 60, different body types i guess.
03-15-06 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 46x17
6' even and ride a 58 with a very high BB. Having little clearance is no problem as long as you have a little clearance - meaning it shouldn't hurt but it can touch. Read this: https://rivbike.com/html/bikes_framesize.html
I'm a few hairs shy of 6'1", and ride an IRO "62" (58 c-c w/ high bb) I wish they made a slightly larger size. Then again, I have abnormally long legs for a male my height...
Once I started following the Rivendell size chart I became MUCH more comfortable on my bike (I never used to ride in the drops, now I spend most of my time there.) That makes me ride more and harder and faster, even though popular thought is that I should now be slower.
03-15-06 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by killyourself
I have a 31-32 inseam and I am about 5.11. I ride a 57cm frame and it feels fine when I ride, but i have very little clearance when standing. Is this bike to large?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
Does anyone else ride larger bikes?
Besides, the bike feels fine. Why worry about getting a new one?
03-15-06 | 08:53 PM
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03-16-06 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rvabiker
I would think its probably is bit too large and you'd be better with a 55 or maybe a 54. I'm 6'1 and ride a 56 and I love it.
03-16-06 | 02:03 AM
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you can basically acheive the same fit on a smaller frame as the next size up by using a longer stem and raising the seatpost.
the only issue is how comfortable you are with the difference between the saddle height and the handlebar height, as there is likely to be a greater difference given the same angle stem and # of spacers. a positive rise stem and/or longer cranks can minimize this.
i prefer riding a smaller frame.
the only issue is how comfortable you are with the difference between the saddle height and the handlebar height, as there is likely to be a greater difference given the same angle stem and # of spacers. a positive rise stem and/or longer cranks can minimize this.
i prefer riding a smaller frame.
