Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Road Cycling
Reload this Page >

Need help with Bianchi Sprint size

Search
Notices
Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

Need help with Bianchi Sprint size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-15-22, 06:41 PM
  #1  
Chreke
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 2

Bikes: DBS Internazionale 1995 (Purple)

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Need help with Bianchi Sprint size

Hello!

I've been looking for a Bianchi Sprint now for a long time, and they're all sold out in my country, and can't be ordered. I finally found one in frame size 53, but I'm worried it's gonna be to small for me. I am 180 cm (5'11) tall, with an inseam of around 85 cm (33,4 inches). I like a bit aggressive riding style though. I know my recommended size probably is 55. Can some experienced cyclists please guide me? Will 53 be TOO small?

Thank you for all answers
Chris
Chreke is offline  
Old 05-16-22, 03:18 PM
  #2  
DaveSSS 
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Loveland, CO
Posts: 7,227

Bikes: Cinelli superstar disc, two Yoeleo R12

Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1097 Post(s)
Liked 559 Times in 446 Posts
I use stack and reach for sizing decisions, since frame size numbers and letters are worthless. If you post your saddle height, it would help, but the 53 has a stack of only 529mm. That's enough for a 72-73cm saddle height. I could ride it, but I'm 12cm shorter. A 57cm is more likely.
DaveSSS is offline  
Old 05-17-22, 06:46 AM
  #3  
Chreke
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 2

Bikes: DBS Internazionale 1995 (Purple)

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Okay, thanks a lot for the answer and explanation! I guess my search continues
Chreke is offline  
Old 05-17-22, 08:29 PM
  #4  
Joearch
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 151

Bikes: Bianchi Infinito CV Disc Ultegra

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 49 Post(s)
Liked 60 Times in 32 Posts
I am riding a 53 Bianchi Infinito which I would think is similar in sizing. I am 5’-9” with a 30” inseam. Seems like the 53 would be small for you. In any case I think the Bianchi is a great ride. Best of luck finding one that works for you.
Joearch is offline  
Old 05-23-22, 10:57 AM
  #5  
Caliwild
Senior Member
 
Caliwild's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,262
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 414 Post(s)
Liked 676 Times in 283 Posts
I'm 5'9" with 32.5" inseam and the 53 is even too small for me in the BIanchi. I ride a 55cm Infinito and the size is perfect....
Caliwild is offline  
Old 05-23-22, 11:38 AM
  #6  
oris
I like speed
 
oris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Eastvale, CA
Posts: 219

Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix Hi Mod, Specialized Allez Sprint, Bottecchia Emme 4 SL

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 77 Post(s)
Liked 121 Times in 61 Posts
I would recommend the 55 in your case.

I test rode one of these at my LBS while looking for some parts; really nice bike. For reference, I'm 5'10" with a 32.5" inseam.
oris is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.