New Member! Need help selecting frame size.
02-11-08, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ziemas
It's very difficult to say based on your height alone. You'd be best off trying different bikes at a bike shop and see what feels right.
When I buy a new frame one of the things which is very important to me is top tube length, and I like something in the neighborhood of 57cm. That being said I have frames that are 56cm, 57cm, 58cm, 59cm, 60cm, and 62cm which all fit me just fine. This goes to show that there is no one answer for you and you must go with what feels right while you are riding the bike.
When I buy a new frame one of the things which is very important to me is top tube length, and I like something in the neighborhood of 57cm. That being said I have frames that are 56cm, 57cm, 58cm, 59cm, 60cm, and 62cm which all fit me just fine. This goes to show that there is no one answer for you and you must go with what feels right while you are riding the bike.
02-11-08, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Landgolier
Commuting on a concept? Try again.
I think we're seeing the echo of Christmas, nobody made any big purchases for about 6 weeks, but now it's time for new toys. Not sure about this OP, but most of the recent ones seem to be high school kids.
I think we're seeing the echo of Christmas, nobody made any big purchases for about 6 weeks, but now it's time for new toys. Not sure about this OP, but most of the recent ones seem to be high school kids.
