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Old 07-31-06, 07:34 PM
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I've been riding a Marin Redwood trail bike for about a year now. I'm wanting to ride the MS150 from San Antonio to Corpus, but need to buy a road bike. I'd like to stay under $1,000 in cost. I'm 5'8" and 220. What I want to know is where do I start in regards to fit? Some things I've read say 53cm bike others 55cm. I just don't know. Any help would be appreciated. I'm in New Braunfels, Texas.
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the wrenchscience.com fit calculator is pretty good imo...

do the measurements three times to get them right... you'll need a partner to help....

depending on your inseam length, reach, etc., at your height you probably could fit a 53/54/55, but then you might be tinkering with stem length, seat post setback, traditional vs. compact geometry, how the seat tube is measured (center to top; center to center), etc....

nothing like actually riding a bike... if you have a lbs with bikes in that size range, a few test rides will speak volumes, especially if the lbs has someone who will take the time to work with you...
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Thanks

That information is very helpful.
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What kind of road bike did you buy? Did you ride the MS 150?
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