Emonda ALR 5'6"
11-29-17, 02:37 PM
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Emonda ALR 5'6"
Hi all!
I'm thinking about picking up a Emonda ALR and am a bit confused on sizing. I've always went with size 52 frames, but I'm starting to think that may be a bit large.
Here's a photo of my 52cm Crockett for example.
I've since slammed the stem, but the seat has stayed in the same place and I'm still using the 90mm stem. Sometimes I feel like I am a bit stretched out on this bike, but I blame that on the shape of SRAMs hydro shifters rather than the bike itself.
Here's my measurements and the fit suggestions from Competitive Cyclist.
This information is pushing me towards the 50cm bike, however, Trek's sizing chart puts someone who is 5'6" firmly into the 52cm bike. It recommends the 50cm for someone between 5'2" and 5'5".
Thoughts?
I'm thinking about picking up a Emonda ALR and am a bit confused on sizing. I've always went with size 52 frames, but I'm starting to think that may be a bit large.
Here's a photo of my 52cm Crockett for example.
I've since slammed the stem, but the seat has stayed in the same place and I'm still using the 90mm stem. Sometimes I feel like I am a bit stretched out on this bike, but I blame that on the shape of SRAMs hydro shifters rather than the bike itself.
Here's my measurements and the fit suggestions from Competitive Cyclist.
This information is pushing me towards the 50cm bike, however, Trek's sizing chart puts someone who is 5'6" firmly into the 52cm bike. It recommends the 50cm for someone between 5'2" and 5'5".
Thoughts?
11-29-17, 04:25 PM
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Ignore the sizing (Trek's or otherwise) completely, and focus on the top tube length.
You have longish torso for your height, so a top tube of 53-54 cm would be fine for you, you would adjust the stem length for comfort.
As a reference, I am 1/4" shorter than you, 31" inseam, and since I finished growing up back in the 70s all my former and current road bikes had/have top tubes from 54.5 down to 51.5 cm.
You have longish torso for your height, so a top tube of 53-54 cm would be fine for you, you would adjust the stem length for comfort.
As a reference, I am 1/4" shorter than you, 31" inseam, and since I finished growing up back in the 70s all my former and current road bikes had/have top tubes from 54.5 down to 51.5 cm.
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Hmmm... I guess I should stick with the 52s then as they seem to have about a 53.5 cm ett.
I initially was wanting to pick up a CAAD12, but realized that the 52cm bike has a 56cm seat tube and that I would have to basically slam the seat to the frame to make that work. So I started thinking maybe I'm on the wrong size bike and got down a bit of a rabbit hole researching fit on the internet.
I initially was wanting to pick up a CAAD12, but realized that the 52cm bike has a 56cm seat tube and that I would have to basically slam the seat to the frame to make that work. So I started thinking maybe I'm on the wrong size bike and got down a bit of a rabbit hole researching fit on the internet.
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You buying a new bike from a shop? Might be good to let them fit you.
The problem with online calculators that get all your measurements is that they may not be sizing you to the geometry of the bike you are purchasing. Not every brand road bike is built exactly to the same geometry and tube lengths. Same for mountain or any other type. As well, any other sizing thing is a generalization. Even Treks sizing guideline is a generalization. Everyone is different.
You can make a frame work for you despite being 3 cm or so off from what charts and calculators show for you.
The problem with online calculators that get all your measurements is that they may not be sizing you to the geometry of the bike you are purchasing. Not every brand road bike is built exactly to the same geometry and tube lengths. Same for mountain or any other type. As well, any other sizing thing is a generalization. Even Treks sizing guideline is a generalization. Everyone is different.
You can make a frame work for you despite being 3 cm or so off from what charts and calculators show for you.
