PappaBear Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Ok, my scenario is this: I want a road bike REAAAAAL bad, but finances doesn't allow it. Today someone I know let me know that I can take over his second hand bike for a bargain...... but he is a bit shorter than me... Is there any way one can get away with this? Meaning if you should ride a 56, can you ride a 54 with longer seatpost, stem, etc.....
Iven Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 You will probably find that you only need a longer stem i.e. 20mm longer. I don't think it should be a problem. Look at the pro's - they normally ride as small a bike as possible and they all seem to have fairly long stems. The difference in the seatpost height should not be a problem either.
Red Zone Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 You may not be as comfortable as you should be but you could get away with it.
PappaBear Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 You may not be as comfortable as you should be but you could get away with it. Seeing that this will be my first roadbike, (if it works), I will not know how comfortable I should be anyway!
carlo_sg Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 are you 100% sure that you're a 56cm to start?? http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO Check out the link and should give you an idea about stem lenghts, seat height, etc...
PappaBear Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 No, not 100% carlo. I'm just thinking the bike might be a bit smaller than it should because the current owner is a bit shorter than me....
TNT1 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 No' date=' not 100% carlo. I'm just thinking the bike might be a bit smaller than it should because the current owner is a bit shorter than me.... [/quote'] You'll be be fine if its a couple of cm's smaller.
Sammajoor Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Rule of thumb you can go one size smaller but not one size larger. Meaning if you should ride a 56, you can ride a 54, just adjust the seat post and saddle and stem. But you cannot ride a 58 because the whole geometry of the bike is wrong. and the bike will "hurt "you
GregSalomon Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Hi. Yes, you may not only require a longer stem but one with a rise as that may sort out this possible fit issue. If you are meaning fitting a whole new seat post because the current one is too short then the frame is too small.
turtlek Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 i measure a 56 but i ride a 54 currently i am actually looking to go to a smaller frame 53 to be exact so yes you can ride it just look for a longer stem
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