What Road frame to buy ? ( Second hand )

[Bub Marley]

How often do you cycle and what sort of mileage do you do? If you are an avid cyclist which goes out everyday then it might be better to have a professional fit done. However if you're not that serious, then I don't think the difference is that important. Either size would work. The 58cm frame would probably mean you would need to lift your seat higher to get in a more aerodynamic position but you can modify both frames to get your seating correct.

[Delgado_073]

How often do you cycle and what sort of mileage do you do? If you are an avid cyclist which goes out everyday then it might be better to have a professional fit done. However if you're not that serious, then I don't think the difference is that important. Either size would work. The 58cm frame would probably mean you would need to lift your seat higher to get in a more aerodynamic position but you can modify both frames to get your seating correct.

 

Well , I'm really lucky to have allot of time to ride so I do about 12hours a week . Week being , Sunday to Friday .

[Delgado_073]

 

 

Well , I'm really lucky to have allot of time to ride so I do about 12hours a week . Week being , Sunday to Friday .

 

Mileage I'd say about 160km a week .

[quintonb]

Well guys its says

 

From 55cm to 59cm i can consider ...

Thats a pretty wide range. You sure you input the correct info. Shouldnt give such a wide range.

But honestly with that inseam I would say the 56 may just do the job. Who knew.

Edited July 30, 2013 by quintonb

[quintonb]

Well , I'm really lucky to have allot of time to ride so I do about 12hours a week . Week being , Sunday to Friday .

How often do you cycle and what sort of mileage do you do? If you are an avid cyclist which goes out everyday then it might be better to have a professional fit done. However if you're not that serious, then I don't think the difference is that important. Either size would work. The 58cm frame would probably mean you would need to lift your seat higher to get in a more aerodynamic position but you can modify both frames to get your seating correct.

I would be inclined to have a pro bike fitting. Then you will be 100% sure its the right size for you, and any bike you buy in the future can be referenced off that fitment.

[Delgado_073]

 

I would be inclined to have a pro bike fitting. Then you will be 100% sure its the right size for you, and any bike you buy in the future can be referenced off that fitment.

 

Ok agreed , I'm gonna go to LBS this afternoon . Thanks for all the help .

 

 

[quintonb]

Ok agreed , I'm gonna go to LBS this afternoon . Thanks for all the help .

Good luck. And buy the Cannondale if its the right size. Brilliant frame that CAAD 10.

[Helpmytrap]

Well that's what I thought ( current. Frame is a Raleigh Rc ) but I don't think it's such a good fit . My inseam is 780mm so I'm not sure i think a 60cm ? Do u perhaps know ?

Are you sure that it is 780mm? I'm 1.73m with an inseam of 840mm, I can't see how you are 16cm taller with 6cm shorter legs.

Let us know what the LBS recommend.

[shaper]

can also get a comparison bike fit using this calculator http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

[quintonb]

can also get a comparison bike fit using this calculator http://www.competiti...ALCULATOR_INTRO

Nice looking calculator.

[shaper]

Nice looking calculator.

Will help a little better with regard to reach and inseam measurements, will be a little more accurate, but not as good as a proper bike fit

[Thomo]

I think this may be the frame for you.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/57450-tarmac-sl2-frame-fork/