Anyone here who is 5'10.5 and rides a 60cm?
11-05-23, 06:03 PM
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I am 5'10.5" Recently measured and am 52 now. Ride a 56cm.
11-05-23, 06:08 PM
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11-06-23, 10:28 PM
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Hey all.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
So for the moment I have a Specialized Allez Epic that is at a 56cm. Lately the curiosity has striked me if I might be to big for the frame or for a better way to say it, might be one for a larger frame. It would make sense since as a teen I used a Specialized Hardrock that was meant for someone 6'2". Loved the bike to death. Learned how to ride it well. So not sure if that has anything to do with this.
The seat is a bit to low for me. I will be able to adjust the seat hight after a bunch of project parts come in (snapped eyelid, only hope is heavy duty epoxy with the faith of clamps bending/ pressuring the eyelid bits back togather). It should be noted that if the Specialized Allez Epic frame is compromised in the process. I will look for a new frame immediately and sigh a regretful "good riddance" under my breath.
So there is the seat hight. Where on a 58cm or 60cm I figure I could at the worst slam the seat post down. Also the drops seem to be a bit to low atm. And thinking if a bigger frame would allow me to use(get that low stack look) no stacks. Its already 3 stacks up. And honestly feel that I need about 5 stacks to get the right feel maybe.
So are these indicators that I need a bigger frame? I ask for 60cm because there are a few frames out on Craigslist and pinkbike that are the right price. 1" steerer tubed (to transfer the Ritchey carbon fork).
Or do I just need too, and more likey need to flip the stem for added hight and tinker with the 56cm frame and dial in? Or get a 58cm?/
Thank you to any who could share some information.
11-07-23, 09:13 AM
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I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and ride a 59cm bike. It fits me perfectly. Tallest part of the top tube is 33 inches, I can stand over with no problem. For my inseam, I have the pedal to the top of seat set to 36 inches.
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11-07-23, 10:06 AM
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11-10-23, 07:13 AM
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