Hopefully I've chosen right...

Emm

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post here after a few days of reading.

My intention is to start cycling to get fit, and that a road bike (rather than a hybrid) would be a better choice long term.

With that in mind, today I purchased a 2008 BH Race One 105 (for £579)
http://www.bhbikes.com/en/catalogo/2008/carretera/L31_2008.html
after also trying a 2009 Trek 1.2 and a 2008 Bianchi C2C Via Nirone 7 Alu.

My question is - frame size.

I'm only 5'6" with an inseam of 30.5". I ended up with a frame size of 48cm (seat tube length, centre to top) that has eff. top tube of 50/51cm.

In this size the bike looks 'dinky', but I didn't feel overstretched on it, and I can stand over the top tube and not crush anything vital.

I assume that if it feels OK, I've picked the right size?

topdude

Hi and welcome

If you tried several bikes and this one felt right then it probably is right.
You can fine tune it to suit you with saddle height and fore/aft position and handlebar height.
Take a few allen keys with you for the first few rides and try different adjustments until you feel comfortable

Marcosplace

I have Claude Butler Triple Roubaix 53" frame. Im 5'6 and it fits perfect.