I'm 5'5" and riding a 50cm frame, I feel I've grown out of it. Time for bigger frame?
05-03-10, 04:35 PM
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You can fit a range of sizes depending on your preference.
My TT bike which has me in a aero position (but not even a particularly aggressive position) is a 51cm, and my road bike is a 49cm. I'm 5'4". Both bikes fit me great and I haven't had complaints about fit with either.
My TT bike which has me in a aero position (but not even a particularly aggressive position) is a 51cm, and my road bike is a 49cm. I'm 5'4". Both bikes fit me great and I haven't had complaints about fit with either.
05-03-10, 05:00 PM
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I'm 5' 8.5" with a 29.5" inseam. My CF bike that I was professionally fitted to is a 51cm seat tube Giant. I bought a used Bianchi that I really like. It's a 57cm seat tube, it fits like a glove. So does the Giant. So does the 53 cm seat tube Cannondale. My 58cm seat tube 86 Nishiki took a little work, but it fits and I do 50 mile rides on it.
My point is, you can't tell what size frame you'll ride until you try that manufacturers frame in that model bike. This is especially true with newer, CF frames due to all the design variations.
My point is, you can't tell what size frame you'll ride until you try that manufacturers frame in that model bike. This is especially true with newer, CF frames due to all the design variations.
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Hi,
5 ft 6 inches with 31 inch inseam and I ride 2 bikes both at 51cm frame size. Years ago I rode a 53 and learned that it was too long in top tube. As others have mentioned you can customize with stem length. Happy riding. CurtWally
5 ft 6 inches with 31 inch inseam and I ride 2 bikes both at 51cm frame size. Years ago I rode a 53 and learned that it was too long in top tube. As others have mentioned you can customize with stem length. Happy riding. CurtWally
