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Old 04-29-10 | 09:55 PM
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Kilo TT size?

I am 5'7" with a 31" inseam. Which kilo TT size would most likely fit me best?
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53 should be perfect. I'm 5'10/32.5 inseam and my 53 was a little too cramped for me.

Don't get one that's too small. The tight geo will make your life hell.

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Old 04-29-10 | 10:30 PM
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Yeah, and that's without shoes. Well damn. I was hoping to go with a chrome kilo, but they are sold out. I could have sworn that they had a 53 just a week ago! *******s! Now i am just not sure which way to go. I hate having something come down to just color, but i like the chrome "stripper" look. Maybe white....

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53 should be perfect. I'm 5'10/32.5 inseam and my 53 was a little too cramped for me.

Don't get one that's too small. The tight geo will make your life hell.
Wait, with a standover of 31.5, isn't a 53 going to be a little hard on ma boys?
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based on standover, you're between a 50 and a 53. up to your personal preference whether you want a slightly smaller or slightly larger frame. this depends on your reach (torso + arm length) as well as on how you intend to use the bike (fast group rides, tricks, commuting, etc).
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Wait, with a standover of 31.5, isn't a 53 going to be a little hard on ma boys?
That depends. Will you be riding this bike or walking around with it between your legs?

My Madison has a standover of 33" and fits me wonderfully when riding it.
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