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Old 06-05-06 | 11:59 AM
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IRO Frame Sizing for Me

Looking to get a mark V or Jamie roy frame. I'm trying to figure out the best sizing:

I'm 5' 8" with a semi-stocky build. 31" jeans inseam and 80cm groin-to-floor without shoes. I'm thinking the 56cm or 53cm frame might be good for me but not sure which. any suggestions?
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Old 06-05-06 | 12:01 PM
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i'd say 53 for you. i'm 5'5" and the 50cm is just a hair big on me.
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Old 06-05-06 | 12:11 PM
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you could probably squeeze onto either. but 53 gives your boys a little breathing room.
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Old 06-05-06 | 12:12 PM
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i would also say 53. I'm 5 10 and the 53 was just a little small for me
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Old 06-05-06 | 12:56 PM
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i'm 6'1 and I ride a 59 jamie roy. fits perfectly
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:02 PM
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im about 5'8 and a half and i ride a 53cm mark V
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:06 PM
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Here's Tony's advice:

https://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...1&postcount=27

FWIW, I am 5'6" with a long torso and I ride a 53cm.
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:08 PM
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if it helps, im 6'2'' and ride a 59cm Angus and it might be a tiiiiiny bit too small. if i would you i would do the 53. a smaller bike is better than a big one i thinks.
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:12 PM
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a smaller bike is better than a big one i thinks.
+1, I'm 6 even and ride anything between 54 and 59. I'm trying to rid myself of a Schwiin super Le Tour right now cos it's a 61 and I don't like sitting up so high.
ps: My 54 obviously is too small, but I've got a long stem, a long and setback seat post. I couldn't be happier on it.
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:19 PM
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I am almost exactly same size and build as you it sounds like, and when I got my Mark V I thought it was a 56cm. Turns out its a 53cm, but thats cool because it fits great.
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:24 PM
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OK Great. Thanks all for answering.

One more question: How long did it take from the time you ordered to receive the bike?
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Old 06-05-06 | 01:34 PM
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Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, No-name brand full-suspension mtb (heavy as a tank, but takes a thrashing)

I ordered mine on a thursday, he shipped it on a friday (the next day), and it got to me the following thursday. Mine was already assembled though.
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Old 06-05-06 | 02:55 PM
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5'7.5" 29.5" inseam and i ride a 50.
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Old 06-05-06 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by macaroni steve
OK Great. Thanks all for answering.

One more question: How long did it take from the time you ordered to receive the bike?

I ordered a Mark V two weeks ago today and I just got comfirmation that it was being shipped today and I should have it on Friday. So 2-3 weeks.
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