Hi all, I am looking at buying a road bike (hanvn,t had one since the 90s) and wondered why everywhere I check its recommended 60cm frame size. Im a little confused as when I last bought a bike I always went for 24.5 / 25" and on that size I seemed to have plenty seatpost stuck up. My inside leg is about 33" and I am 6'2. 60cm seems small to me but I guess all the calculators can't be wrong. Has the trend changed to smaller frames since the 90s or was I just buying a bike too large lol.
What is it with small frames for tall people?
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Angelfishsolo
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Have you sat on a 60? I am 6 foot with a 33" inside leg and ride 59. I believe that the way sizing is done has changed over time. Sure some of the experts on here can explain far better than I.
forget size charts and go sit on the bike.
the reach of the bike is the most important thing to get right in my opinion. you have far less adjustment on the stem than you do on the seat/seat post so go for the frame that has the best reach.
im 6 foot and ride a medium boardman. the seat post is set high (but still well within the limit) but the reach is spot on and im very comfy on the bike.
most people look at the set up of my bike and say its too small for me
the reach of the bike is the most important thing to get right in my opinion. you have far less adjustment on the stem than you do on the seat/seat post so go for the frame that has the best reach.
im 6 foot and ride a medium boardman. the seat post is set high (but still well within the limit) but the reach is spot on and im very comfy on the bike.
most people look at the set up of my bike and say its too small for me
cyberknight
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forget size charts and go sit on the bike.
the reach of the bike is the most important thing to get right in my opinion. you have far less adjustment on the stem than you do on the seat/seat post so go for the frame that has the best reach.
im 6 foot and ride a medium boardman. the seat post is set high (but still well within the limit) but the reach is spot on and im very comfy on the bike.
most people look at the set up of my bike and say its too small for me
WoW !
you must have a short reach , but if it fits then thats the main thing .
I am 5 foot 7 " and i ride a small which apparently is as big as i can go frame size wise, this is how my boardman looks ..
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+1 I'm 6'6" and with 36" inside leg and ride a 63.
Angelfishsolo
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Agree but only to a degree. With a road bike a small frame can lead to a head down bum in the air riding position as the seat post is stuck well out of the frame but you typically have very little chance to lift the stem and bars to match.
Angelfishsolo
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I am of the opinion that the two (saddle hight and reach) are equally important.
MontyVeda
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asterix
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Boardmen?
cyberknight
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Well thanks for the advice guys, I will go and take a look and sit on a couple just to make sure of the reach
Very nice couple of boardmans too you guys have
Cylce to work , i had to give up booze and weekly cycle mags to justify it to the wife mind ............
Well thanks for the advice guys, I will go and take a look and sit on a couple just to make sure of the reach
Do more than sit on them. Take them out for a ride - any reputable bike shop will allow that. You learn far more about fit riding them than just sitting on them.
xxmimixx
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I am 33", ride a 56 and feel very comfortable with the size
Angelfishsolo
A Velocipedian
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- Cwmbach, South Wales
You are 33" tall?I am 33", ride a 56 and feel very comfortable with the size
