Stuck in a rut because some of the sizing info i see is contradictory.
03-28-15, 10:45 AM
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Stuck in a rut because some of the sizing info i see is contradictory.
I've measured my height and inseem. I should take a 50cm bike. Most of the charts I see online agree. Except one.
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This is what I'm thinking of buying. It says the 50cm size will be too large... Well, the 46cm is out of stock and probably won't be back for a while (or ever).
I have a old road bike at home that is 55cm and it's ridable but a bit too big. So yes, I think 50cm would indeed be perfect.
Are cyclocross bikes sized differently than road bikes?
Are some bikes sized like pants in that they are different sizes at different stores..?
Does 50cm always mean 50cm?
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This is what I'm thinking of buying. It says the 50cm size will be too large... Well, the 46cm is out of stock and probably won't be back for a while (or ever).
I have a old road bike at home that is 55cm and it's ridable but a bit too big. So yes, I think 50cm would indeed be perfect.
Are cyclocross bikes sized differently than road bikes?
Are some bikes sized like pants in that they are different sizes at different stores..?
Does 50cm always mean 50cm?
03-28-15, 04:09 PM
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What actually IS your height and inseam?
TO be looking at 50cm frames means your shorter than average and to be brutally honest, bike manufacturers don't make bikes that fit short people properly. Bike manufacturers have been selling bikes for SO long now that DON'T fit short people that they don't see any need to change.
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TO be looking at 50cm frames means your shorter than average and to be brutally honest, bike manufacturers don't make bikes that fit short people properly. Bike manufacturers have been selling bikes for SO long now that DON'T fit short people that they don't see any need to change.
Anthony
03-28-15, 07:03 PM
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Yeah, you got me. I'm short. 5'4" with a 29" inseam.
It's true. Bikes are made for taller people, hence the 29in wheel being standard with the mtb exception. It's a pain trying to find something in my budget and size that's actually available.
It's true. Bikes are made for taller people, hence the 29in wheel being standard with the mtb exception. It's a pain trying to find something in my budget and size that's actually available.
03-28-15, 09:43 PM
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Is 29" your trouser inseam? Should be your cycling inseam. I think 29 sounds short. It corresponds to 73.7 cm. My height is 5'5.5" and my cycling inseam is 80.7 cm.
Would you say you have legs on the shorter side?
Would you say you have legs on the shorter side?
03-29-15, 01:43 AM
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Yes its your actual inseam to the ground without shoes that we need.
I had a quick look at the bike you linked to. The small frames have typically poor geometry for a short rider and to be honest, its not cheap when you consider its specifications. I think you would be better off buying a bike that you can try first in a shop. I really don't think this style of bike will suit your size. I'd suggest sticking with 26" wheels in this type of bike.
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I had a quick look at the bike you linked to. The small frames have typically poor geometry for a short rider and to be honest, its not cheap when you consider its specifications. I think you would be better off buying a bike that you can try first in a shop. I really don't think this style of bike will suit your size. I'd suggest sticking with 26" wheels in this type of bike.
Anthony
