Any short (sub 5"6") riders out there?

stu99
stu99 Posts: 177
edited April 2008 in Workshop
I'm in the market for a Focus Cayo and can't decide (even after having ridden both) which size to go for (i.e. 50 or 52). I'm 5'3"

Anyone of similar stature out there? What size bikes do you ride?

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I'm the same height - I'd definitely go for the XS because of the top tube length - the XS is 525mm which is fairly stretched-out, whereas the S is 537mm which is very long - my race bike is 530mm toptube, but I have a fairly stretched out position - Unless you're very supple or have short legs for your height. If the XS is slightly too small, fitting a slightly longer stem i.e. 11 or 12cm still makes it 'in proportion' whereas an 8cm stem on a 53cm would just look odd.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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