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Old 06-04-09 | 04:04 PM
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Am new to triathlons did my first one about a week ago and I'm hooked. After some research I'm considering ordering a Motobecane Nemesis of bikesdirect.com.....I'm on a budget and after many searches for a used bike on craigslist this seems like the best option. I'm 5'9" and my inseam is 30.7 inches...seems like I have a longer torso than legs. What do you guys think about frame size...52 or 54?

Here is a link to the dimensions of the bike

https://motobecane.com/nem_geometry.html
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Old 06-04-09 | 06:05 PM
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Bikes: late 2009 leader 721tr, 1992 trek oclv with da, 2010 specialized tarmac expert, QR Lucero Lite, NS Suburban 24''

I am about 5'7'' maybe 5'8'' and my inseam is a 29''-30'' and i ride a Quintana Roo 53. it fits me like a glove. if i were you i'd try and get to shop and ride some just to get an idea
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Old 06-04-09 | 09:04 PM
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I am 5'10" 32" and my 56cm Bikesdirect Windsor Knight is a little too big. You may want to get a TT bike in a slightly smaller size so you can get down lower in the front so I'd say get a 52.
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