PappaBear Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 So, I am starting to consider adding a road bike to my stable.... But no experience in this field what so ever!! I'm 1.83m tall, what size bike will I be looking for? 56? 58? No idea! J
Mark Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I'm 1.83 and ride a Trek 60 but I have also had a Cannondale 58 apparently they are the same size as they are measured to diffrent parts on the down tube.
Mark Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 OK PappaB so you are as confused if not more now that you have the answers. All depends on leg length etc so suggest you try to get fitted before you spend ypour cash
Marius Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I ride a Specialized S-Works Tarmac 56 - can't believe that Trek size, holy cow Mark!
BMCfan Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 and i'm riding a 54 cm BMC, hell i cant believe the size of that TREK!
ShortLegs Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Save yourself some frustration and go and get properly measured at a reputable bike fitter/shop. You'll come away with the exact options of frame sizes to look for and you wont have to guess what the optimum length cranks and stem, bar width/drop, saddle height/offset are suited to your unique body dimensions. It will be money well spent
Canaris Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 ADMIN, HELP HELP. Can you please make road bike sizing a sticky topic. I must have explained the lemond method and the carmicheal method, and the LA flexibility test, and the concept of bike geometry at least five times in the last two years. Thank you
TNT1 Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 ADMIN' date=' HELP HELP. Can you please make road bike sizing a sticky topic. I must have explained the lemond method and the carmicheal method, and the LA flexibility test, and the concept of bike geometry at least five times in the last two years. Thank you[/quote'] So just sit back with a beer and watch how these guys confuse pbear...
PappaBear Posted June 5, 2008 Author Posted June 5, 2008 Planning on doing that ShortLegs, thanx! I like to do a lot of homework before I buy, so this is only the start of the process. Will probably only buy early 2009.... Must say in terms of styling I am strongly leaning towards BMC, Specialized, and Pinarello..... Will see how my financial position looks when it is time to buy. J
Mark Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Must have long legs, fits like a glove. My brother is just a litle shorter than me and he rides a 58 Trek
Poison Ivy Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I like to do a lot of homework before I buy' date=' [/quote'] that's a good idea PB, it took me 9 years, 3 different frames and sizes and a m*erse lot back pain to find the right size and geometry (oh and I forgot about the amount of money that all cost)
Marius Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 They must make Trek's for those oversea's midgets then.. Shortlegs, you should have gotten a Trek!<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Marius2008-06-05 06:28:42
AndreZA Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I'm 1.88 and have 56 but it's to fit the reach. I should have a 57 but only Bianchi makes 57s with 56 top tubes.
Overlord Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 My name is Onetime and I'm 1.9something and I ride a 60. Its been 3 days since my last ride.
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