cas247 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Hi guys I'm a newbie to road cycling I just bought a 2nd hand road bike yesterday from a 2nd hand bike dealer He told me the bike is a 52/54 and confirmed it's the right size for me, took it for a test drive and it felt a bit small, but bought it anyway. I came home and it measures 50cm, I'm 1.75m and was measured to be a 54/55 My question is will a longer seat post and stem sort out my problem?
The Big Bad Norm Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 In my opinion, it wont, not with that sort of a size difference. Nice bike tho, sorry its a bit small for you.
Jakkals. Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 One size doesnt fit all. take into account, inside leg length and upperbody lenght. all needs to be taken into consideration. but my guess is that being 175, even a 52 would feel a bit cramped.
Madlight Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Firstly, the frame size is to be measured from center of the BB to an imaginary horizontal line of your top tube and this can sometimes give you a skewed measurement if you have a sloping top tube. Looking at the pic I don't think this is the case here though. As for the right size I am 174 and had a 52 for a couple of years and it was fine, but did feel a bit twitchy at times, and currently I ride a 54. On the other side Mark Cavendish who is also 175 has just dropped another bike size this season down to a 48 to gain a sprint advantage. Bottom line therefore... a 50 with longer stem and seatpost can work if you like a responsive ride but: If it doesn't feel right on first ride it isn't right
cas247 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for all the replies guys Think I'm going to attempt to be a pro rider (ie Longer stem and seat post) any ideas on a brand? Super Sywurm 1
ichops Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Pro's ride smaller frames with long stemsNot with this ratio of small frame vs rider size !
David Marshall Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I would take it back or get an opinion from someone like Cyclefit (and then take it back). No point in starting out wrong!
RABUBI Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Just a question: Why dont you go back to the dealer, obviously it seems he misled you, or am I missing something?
FrancoisC Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 What do you want for it?May have a buyer for you.
cas247 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 What do you want for it?May have a buyer for you. R6500
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