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Is a 62cm frame too large

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Old 05-31-08 | 01:14 AM
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Is a 62cm frame too large

for a 6 foot (plus a fraction) long legged man? I've checked all the calculation sites and what not, but im not looking for anything exact. I'm just making sure the frame a friend gave me isn't too big for me.
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Old 05-31-08 | 01:38 AM
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It all depends on the geometry of the frame, especially the top tube.For example, I have frames which are 57, 58, 59, 60, and 62cm which all fit me. No one on the internet can say for certain if the frame fits you or not.
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Old 05-31-08 | 01:44 AM
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It could be on the large side, and inseam would help though.
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Old 05-31-08 | 07:44 AM
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my IRO is a 62cm and its fine. they size them a little small. i'm 6' and my legs are average. so, since its a great deal, i think you might be fine. what brand frame?
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Old 05-31-08 | 08:42 AM
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if you already have the frame, why not check?
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Old 05-31-08 | 11:14 PM
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Take it for a spin. Only YOU can tell us if it will fit your body, specially since we have no measurements to go by.
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Old 05-31-08 | 11:51 PM
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its just a frame, i ordered some of the parts, but I can't take it for a spin yet. i was just wondering if it was ridiculous for me to think i could ride a 62 cm frame. I get the idea tho. thanks to everyone who posted.
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Old 06-01-08 | 11:18 AM
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I'm 6'5" and ride a 62 that is almost too large. You should really try riding it.
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Old 06-01-08 | 12:43 PM
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i'm 6'2" and my cannondale road bike is a 56 and my kilo tt is a 60.
they both feel fine.
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Old 06-01-08 | 06:44 PM
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Im 6'2" (34.5in. inseam) and have an XL (61cm) Litespeed Teramo that is too big (I feel too stretched out). Im placing an order for a 59cm IRO Mark V. I really hope thats the right size.
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Old 06-01-08 | 06:55 PM
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my inseam is 34.5 as well. I understand the stretched out part, but it was ridable?
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Old 06-01-08 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fanomination
my inseam is 34.5 as well. I understand the stretched out part, but it was ridable?
oh ya totally rideable. Just not perfect for me.
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Old 06-01-08 | 07:59 PM
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yes it is too big.
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Old 06-01-08 | 09:56 PM
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I ride a 57 and a 59, I tried the a 61 and 63 and they were only slightly too big for me. It all depends on the purpose too. My fixed gear is 57 because I like a smaller, whippier bike. My touring bike is 59 because its what fits me perfect.
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