Is a 22" frame ok for someone who is 6'7"?
06-08-15, 01:41 PM
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Is a 22" frame ok for someone who is 6'7"?
I went to a Trek store and after discussing my needs the salesperson recommended a Trek 7.1 FX or 7.3 FX with a 22.5" frame. They also recommended the Steel District in a 61cm frame. I'm 6'7" so I'm not sure if I need a bigger frame or not. I looked online and the 7.2 FX comes in a 25" so I'm not sure why they didn't recommend that one. Do you think the 22.5" or 61cm frames will be big enough?
06-08-15, 02:01 PM
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OK 'Frame size' is typically Short for the length of the seat tube.. if the top tube sloped down a lot, then that tube is shorter..
But only a half inch
https://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bike...ess/fx/7_1_fx/
But only a half inch
https://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bike...ess/fx/7_1_fx/
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I'd suggest a bit more shopping around. Depending on where you live, there should be a pro level shop in your area. If the metro area is large enough to have a Trek, there should other quality shops in the vicinity. I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam and my touring bike has a 22" frame while my CX bike is 20.5 inch frame because of the higher bottom bracket and slightly slopping top tube. 61cm = 24 inches. Even with different design criteria, that seems to be a big difference. You're 10 inches taller than I am and probably have much longer legs. Keeping looking.
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You really need a bigger frame. Trek make a 25" . Specialized Crosstrail comes in XXL
You can adjust the fit with:
Longer cranks (180mm)
Long seatpost with more layback.
Longer stem.
Make sure that any bits you replace are built for strength, not low weight.
Be aware of clipping the front tyre with your toe (toe clip overlap), and heel clip on the rear chainstay. These can be annoying flaws.
You can adjust the fit with:
Longer cranks (180mm)
Long seatpost with more layback.
Longer stem.
Make sure that any bits you replace are built for strength, not low weight.
Be aware of clipping the front tyre with your toe (toe clip overlap), and heel clip on the rear chainstay. These can be annoying flaws.
07-07-15, 08:03 AM
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A lot of top tube slope, Long Top tube, and a lot of seat post out ?.. a horizontal tube at 5'10" I ride a 56/565.
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I am so tired of bike shops telling people to ride these small frames.
I say get the 25 in frame.
Check here for general frame size:
Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog - A Different Thought on Frame*Sizing
I say get the 25 in frame.
Check here for general frame size:
Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog - A Different Thought on Frame*Sizing
