Frame sizing
03-20-07 | 05:04 PM
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Frame sizing
I'm converting an old Motobecane to a SS.
I normally ride a 58 or a 59.
This frame is a 54.
Is this going to be too small or will I be able to work around the frame size to get a good fit.
This will be primarily a commuter bike.
I normally ride a 58 or a 59.
This frame is a 54.
Is this going to be too small or will I be able to work around the frame size to get a good fit.
This will be primarily a commuter bike.
03-20-07 | 05:10 PM
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It won't be optimal but it will probably work OK, as long as your commute is not particularly long. It's easy to find long seatposts these days and if you need to jack up the bars there's always Nitto Technomics.
03-20-07 | 05:16 PM
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Personally I like my bikes a little smaller. I'm about 5'10 or 5'11 and ride about 52cm. It's always better to have too small than too big - you can switch out the seatpost / stem / bars on a too-small bike, but on a too-big bike all you can do is hope your body grows. Plus too-big bikes feel like boats...
But really, the only measurement that is actually relevent in my opinion is the top tube + stem measurement. Too big or too small and you'll have issues. I run my bikes small but use a high seat and long stem so it equals out on the fun-meter.
But really, the only measurement that is actually relevent in my opinion is the top tube + stem measurement. Too big or too small and you'll have issues. I run my bikes small but use a high seat and long stem so it equals out on the fun-meter.
03-20-07 | 05:26 PM
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If you can find a frame closer to your size without going nuts, do it. That is a pretty big size difference IMHO, and probably won't be fun to deal with.
03-20-07 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
If you can find a frame closer to your size without going nuts, do it. That is a pretty big size difference IMHO, and probably won't be fun to deal with.
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03-20-07 | 05:46 PM
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Well, poop.
I guess I'll just keep an eye out for old, inexpensive road frames that'll make good SS-conversion candidates.
I'm still going to take the Motobecane down to the LBS and see what they say.
I guess I'll just keep an eye out for old, inexpensive road frames that'll make good SS-conversion candidates.
I'm still going to take the Motobecane down to the LBS and see what they say.
03-20-07 | 07:37 PM
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UPDATE:
While my Motobecane is a sweet vintage mount (from the early '60s is what the bike mechanic at my LBS said), it is not a good candidate for a single speed commuter.
Time to find another older road bike. craigslist here I come!
While my Motobecane is a sweet vintage mount (from the early '60s is what the bike mechanic at my LBS said), it is not a good candidate for a single speed commuter.
Time to find another older road bike. craigslist here I come!
