IRO Frame Sizing for Me
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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?
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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Climbing/commuting floozy
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From: Bay Area, CA
Bikes: Bianchi Vigorelli '05 (climber); IRO Mark V fixie (commuter)
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.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...1&postcount=27
FWIW, I am 5'6" with a long torso and I ride a 53cm.
#9
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From: Austin TX
Originally Posted by krillz
a smaller bike is better than a big one i thinks.
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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Master Shake
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From: Grand Forks, ND
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, No-name brand full-suspension mtb (heavy as a tank, but takes a thrashing)
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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Master Shake
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From: Grand Forks, ND
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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Sweet'n the Ride
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From: Arkansas
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?
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.





