messenger Posted June 10, 2012 Share Hi all, Please advise!!! Would like views and opinions - even if you have a "what are you thinking tonsil" in your reply.I can get a really, really good deal on a pretty awesome road bike. It is a 54cm and I am 187 - so i should be on a 56/57; BUT can I make a 54 work (and how), considering it's a steal.... Or am I just being a nob and should not make the cardinal mistake of getting the wrong size - just 'coz its a really good deal?Its just that it is brand spanking and freaking awe-some and once in a life time..... Oh and I do want a road bike - im not afraid of the speed Please throw your pearls of wisdom at me. PS - Sorry; I cannot get the bike and sell it to you. The deal is, i must ride road with the seller if I take the bike off his hands....... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted June 10, 2012 Share Don't do it, man! I bought a bike too small for me - huge mistake and cost me $$$$$! I am 188cm and ride a 60cm bike - not strictly the right size according to conventional wisdom, but it works for me. Ride before you buy, man! Get a good fitting done to establish your needs. Then go and buy your bike. It'll save you thousands in stems and layback seatposts and longer cranks, and God knows what else to "make" that 54cm fit. My 2c... Good luck, and I hope you find the right bike. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 10, 2012 Share Nah, sorry it could be the best price by a mile but it's not going to be a good bike... for you. I'm with Cro Mo, trying to get it to fit is going to be a nightmare, just get a bike that fits in the first place and you'll be heaps happier. Out of interest, what's the bike? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown MTBR Posted June 10, 2012 Share my bike size is 56cm, rode a 54cm once and after 2 hours i was cr@pping of back pain and ass pain! Wouldnt do it if i were you! Hate it when u want a bike so bad but its just not the right size!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenger Posted June 10, 2012 Share Out of interest, what's the bike? Caad10 Ultegra Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted June 10, 2012 Share No. Don't do it. I'm 185 and i ride a 56. No way it will fit you. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted June 10, 2012 Share No, you tonsil, don't be dumb or all you'll be is sorry. And what a stupid deal anyway, " here, buy my too small bike and ride with me" whats the difference to selling the bike at fair market value and contributing to your right sized bike? Facepalm period... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 10, 2012 Share Caad10 Ultegra So what's your mate going to do with this bike now... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenger Posted June 11, 2012 Share No, you tonsil, don't be dumb or all you'll be is sorry. And what a stupid deal anyway, " here, buy my too small bike and ride with me" whats the difference to selling the bike at fair market value and contributing to your right sized bike? Facepalm period..Well ye, the story is a wee bit longer than that - and i aint bought nothing yet - so no facepalm.So what's your mate going to do with this bike now... It will stand in his garage with his 12 other bikes, I am sure.....Expat - all his bikes just arrived (bought the Caad just before he got transfered without getting the opportunity to ride). Bought a Pina for the Argus - so this is just (another) dust collection machine I suppose...... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 11, 2012 Share If it's a really good deal buy it and sell the frame or buy it and swop the frame in the classifieds.A 54cm will be to small for you to ride but there are many 56/58 frames in the classifieds. AlsDad 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted June 11, 2012 Share My 2c. Go to http://m.competitivecyclist.com/fit-calculator/ and enter your dimensions. You will need someone to help you with a tape measure and a spirit level. It shoud give you parameters for a frame size and top, head and seat tube, drop, setback, crank length. Then just check these with bike. You might just need to raise handlebars and fit a longer stem. Worst case is you could buy bike and sell it. I think you bought it already you just checking here to see if you made a mistake. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andretraut Posted June 11, 2012 Share Unless you wanna look like you riding your little sister's bike, don't take this deal. Andro 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenger Posted June 11, 2012 Share My 2c. Go to http://m.competitive...fit-calculator/ and enter your dimensions. You will need someone to help you with a tape measure and a spirit level. It shoud give you parameters for a frame size and top, head and seat tube, drop, setback, crank length. Then just check these with bike. You might just need to raise handlebars and fit a longer stem. Worst case is you could buy bike and sell it. I think you bought it already you just checking here to see if you made a mistake.No sir! Im a snoep baas-ted! And also cannot sell it (you see "the guy" is my boss and CEO - so there will be no CLM's here)Thanks for the link - awesome. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerons Posted June 11, 2012 Share The solution is surely obvious if you know the guy selling it? Borrow it and ride it. If it fits and you're comfy buy it. If it doesn't, don't. slowpoke 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disylizzy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Hey G, Don't buy it! It's way too small for you! Listen to what everyone else said above. Anywho, say hi to the cuz! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/117174-practical-advice-needed/#findComment-1680992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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