Old 07-16-18, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Metieval
it really depends on how you want to ride.

sizing down with a longer stem makes for a more aggressive fit.

sizing up with a shorter stem gives you a more relaxed fit.

my commute bike is a Trek in which they lengthened the top tube putting me between sizes. I sized down with a longer stem and I hate it! fwiw

for 50-60 and looking at century rides I'd size up.
Thanks for that. I am leaning toward the larger frame, but as I mentioned in the OP, I don't want an expensive mistake.
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