Alternatives to Surly Steamroller + Quill Stem

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04-01-19, 08:10 PM

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I'm just a fan of loos ball bearings all around for pedals, bottom bracket, headset and hubs. I have a skateboard with loose ball bearings too. They can be cleaned and re-greased.

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Originally Posted by Haxxor

I will be using the bike to explore, ride distances off/on-road and commute in the streets.

If I am riding in the hoods of the cockpit and my height is just under 5'11", would you recommend a 53 or 55 bike size ?

I'm like 5'9ish and ride a 53cm Surly Steamroller, I think I'm more torso than legs though. Look at the top tube length on your current bike and compare. If you don't have a current bike that fits, then start measuring and use a fit calculator. You'll have to input all of your measurements into it. People can't really fit you to a bike over the internet, just because 2 people can be the same height but have completely different proportions.