Bike Mob Posted December 1, 2009 Share Looking at these pics would you say my bike is one size too small? I went for a full setup and the measurements say they are right for me, but why does the bike look so small? Could I ride a 56? I have a 54 now. My stem is 110mm and the seatpost is quite far out of the frame. I think only 3cm left before the limit mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted December 1, 2009 Share How tall are you? It looks ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted December 1, 2009 Share look at the guy next to you in the pic his knee bend is almost exactly the same as yours! looks fine to me! if you went for measurements and they say its right why you considering a bigger frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Posted December 1, 2009 Share To small give the bike for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 1, 2009 Share look down in riding position. can you see the front hub, or is it obscured by the handlebar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Posted December 1, 2009 Share Holy does that really say the fit is correct? Is that not only for saddle setup? No pun really would like to know I can not see how only if you can not see hub that then the bike is right size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 1, 2009 Share Perhaps you are on the 'cusp' of that size and the next size up might look a bit small? I gathered that the current trend was to ride the smallest frame you can get away with or was that only for speedsters on MTB's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 1, 2009 Share Handlebar / hub is a bit 90's Holy. Get wif it! How tall are you? From the pics it looks like you can up a size. Can't say for sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted December 1, 2009 Share The setups say I can ride one size bigger or the 54, as I'd been stuck on a large MTB before and couldn't get my position right, and had to buy a smaller frame I went for the smaller of the two. I'm, 1.78m tall... with fairly long legs. It doesn't feel too small, but always looks tiny in pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 1, 2009 Share I'm 179 and ride a 54cm. Was a FC Felt so not too sure on TT compared to Spez. Pic with crank in line with ST at the bottom of the stroke will give better idea of seat height. If the first pic was taken from the other side it would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 1, 2009 Share This must be quite an old pic though...I see evrybody's still riding road bikes in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 1, 2009 Share Handlebar / hub is a bit 90's Holy. Get wif it! How tall are you? From the pics it looks like you can up a size. Can't say for sure though. hahahahahaha! it's just one component of a good fit. but it's a good indicator of reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domestiquehated Posted December 1, 2009 Share I am no expert but I would say yes - not because of the leg length thing, but becuase you look cramped on the bike. Viz & to whit, knees almost touching elbow, apparently short top bar, angle of arms/body, etc. I think I have the same problem, but am living with it for the time being... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 1, 2009 Share The setups say I can ride one size bigger or the 54' date=' as I'd been stuck on a large MTB before and couldn't get my position right, and had to buy a smaller frame I went for the smaller of the two.I'm, 1.78m tall... with fairly long legs.It doesn't feel too small, but always looks tiny in pics... [/quote'] so does mine, but if you're comfy, why worry about what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted December 1, 2009 Share For sure the bike is too small.Remember the Spez is compact size,Felts are a bit bigger.I am 173cm and ride a 54 Tarmac.The bike is too small AND not long enough for you.The maximum spacers you should put under your stem is 4cm.The guy next to you in the photo,s name is Daneel,he's riding a 56cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted December 1, 2009 Share I get some lower back pain, particularly with a lot of climbing - I was wondering if a 56 would flatten my back a bit. Here's pic from the other side with leg fully extended: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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