Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10374018)

My reason for suggesting the 55 is that I'm 5'11" and decided on a 53 but it could have gone either way. Every now and again, I feel a little cramped and kinda wish I went with the 55.

Originally Posted by xkillemallx16 (Post 10374113)

Weird. My friend has a 53 (56 c-t) kilo tt, and it fits me just fine. I'm 5'6".

P.S: I like the PB, scrod

Originally Posted by OSB (Post 10374951)

You are 6 foot tall? What's your inseam?
Because at 6 foot tall with a 30in inseam I ride 57-60cm bikes, depending on the bikes geometry. I can answer any questions you may have about fit.

Originally Posted by Dosu (Post 10374994)

Well Scrodzilla is 5"11 and hes on a 53cm, little cramped but still fine

Originally Posted by Dosu (Post 10375033)

Well the 55 and 57 ct is only 2cm difference at 58 and 60cm ct

Originally Posted by Dosu (Post 10375113)

I'll check out a bike shop too, and see what top tube length I need then

Originally Posted by OSB (Post 10375021)

Dosu- you would really want to look at a 58cm.


thirdgenbird- I usually get a good idea on stem length by doing the old italian method for arm length.
Take your arm and put your elbow against the nose of your seat and with your hand oustretched, lay your hand over your stem and see about wear your fingers are at, if your index finger is anywhere near where your handlebars are, then you should have a good fit. Let me know where your fingers ended up at.

Originally Posted by OSB (Post 10375134)

Basically the easiest way to start is to stand over the top tube with both feet on the ground. Now lift the bike up until it touches your inseam. There should be about an inch or so of room, any more it may be too small, any less or sitting on the top, it's too big.
If that seems to go good, then you can do the arm/elbow test I posted above. If that feels, fine I then sit on it and with one foot on the pedal in the down position you set the seat to where you have a slight bend in your knee when your foots on the pedal in the downstroke. If its more than a fistful and a half of seat post, the bike may be too small, if the seat post is showing less, its too big.

These are simple checks, any other fitting may be needed or not, like the bars, stem or seat forth and aft.

Originally Posted by OSB (Post 10375159)

Well that sounds like the length should be fine, whats the actually problem you are having or feeling?

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 10375126)

do them a favor and give them some business while you are there. :)

Originally Posted by LupinIII (Post 10375204)

How confident are you with bike maintenance? can you patch your own tires and adjust chain tension? can you true your own wheels? a fixed gear doesn't have much to maintain, but you need to keep the few parts in great condition because they're that much more a part of the ride.

It might really be best just to buy a bike from a shop. it's probably bit late, but maybe you can still find some 09s? find out what kind of geo you like, what size you need, etc

plus, dick move to go test ride bikes at a shop to get an idea of size then go buy online

Originally Posted by LupinIII (Post 10375204)

How confident are you with bike maintenance? can you patch your own tires and adjust chain tension? can you true your own wheels? a fixed gear doesn't have much to maintain, but you need to keep the few parts in great condition because they're that much more a part of the ride.

It might really be best just to buy a bike from a shop. it's probably bit late, but maybe you can still find some 09s? find out what kind of geo you like, what size you need, etc

plus, dick move to go test ride bikes at a shop to get an idea of size then go buy online

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 10375230)

i am going to quote myself to reinforce this. dont test ride a bike if you plan to buy elsewhere. just ask for fitting advice and buy a tube, patch kit, and chain tool from them for your help. your going to need it anyway.