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Old 02-07-11 | 06:28 PM
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So I just saw a 58cm Fuji track frame on craigslist for a decent price.
I'd have no hesitation with buying it except that I'm around 5'11 and my current setup is a 55cm.
Would a 58cm frame for a fixie, (no 60 mile rides, mostly within the limits of DC) be too big for someone my size?
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Old 02-07-11 | 06:30 PM
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It really depends on how you're built and what your body is comfortable with. I'm 5'11" and very comfortably ride a 58cm Leader 722TS. I have longish arms and prefer a bike with a long top tube.

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Old 02-07-11 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4rchtime
So I just saw a 58cm Fuji track frame on craigslist for a decent price.
I'd have no hesitation with buying it except that I'm around 5'11 and my current setup is a 55cm.
Would a 58cm frame for a fixie, (no 60 mile rides, mostly within the limits of DC) be too big for someone my size?
It's a little too big (given 55cm is your "perfect" size?).
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Old 02-07-11 | 06:46 PM
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yeah it really depends on your build. like scrod said, he rides a 58 at 5'11" and it suits him. i ride a 58 at 6'2" and feel it runs anywhere from perfect to a tiny bit big for me.

a lot more goes into frame sizing than height.
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Old 02-07-11 | 07:14 PM
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I am 5'11" and I have always thought a 58 rides too big. A 56 suits me perfectly. Dialed in.
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Old 02-07-11 | 07:46 PM
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Same height, but all in the legs. I prefer the shorter top tube on a 54 or 55.
You need to check it out for your own proportions.
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Old 02-07-11 | 07:52 PM
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I have a 55 for my fixed gear, and a 58 for my road bike and I'm 5'11. Neither are uncomfortable, however after riding the fixed gear alot, the road bike did feel a bit big... but it just took me a couple miles to get used to the more stretched out position.

I think my proper size is most likely around 55-56 though...
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Old 02-07-11 | 08:24 PM
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I stand 6'2" but have very short legs (32" inseam).

A 58 with a set back seatpost would work great for me as it would give me the standover I need.

The Fuji 58 has a standover of 816.5 mm, or 32".

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