At about 5ft 11in is the XL 58 Scott Addict R4 too big?

miurasv
miurasv Posts: 345
edited May 2009 in Road beginners
Just bought a used 2008 Scott Addict R4 as I was told it was a Large size 56 and after measuring it found out it's actually a XL 58 size. I bought it from someone who is 6ft 4in and it has an integrated seat post that was hardly cut at all for the previous owner so is very high at the moment. When I initially found out it's a 58 XL I thought the bike must be too big for me as I'm about 5ft 11in but is it really? It's a stunning bike and I would obviously like to keep it but if it is too big I would be better off selling it before cutting the seat post obviously. Could it be the right size? I thank you in advance for your replies.

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  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    edited May 2009
    Do you already have a road bike that you are comfortable on. If so measure the top tube (virtual horizontal equivalent if sloping) and see how close the Scott is to this. If within 2cm then you should be able to replicate the position with just getting the correct stem. If more than this you may have a problem. Also look at how much you can adjust the handlebar height. I am just under 5' 10" and ride 56cm frames but could easily use a 58cm. If you look at my sig you can see there is quite a lot of seat post out and the stems are all 11 or 12cm ones.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    That sounds about the right size to me...
  • peanut1978
    peanut1978 Posts: 1,031
    should be fine

    depends on a number of factors (reach etc) but 58 should be near perfect for you
  • gethin.norman
    gethin.norman Posts: 13
    I am 6ft and have the 56 (large) scott addict which I would say is the right size for me (i certainly would not want a larger frame). If you do cut down the seat post, then you will probably have to cut rather a lot off making selling the bike on rather difficult if it is the wrong size.

    There seem to be some very good deals on addicts (see westbrook cycles and ebay for example). I would at least look into the possibility of selling on the extra large and buying a large to see how much it would cost you. It is certainly a good bike and would be better if it was the perfect size...
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    My commuting bike is 58cm and I'm 6'3" but I've got a lot of seat post exposed, so 58cm might work for you
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  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    Im 6'4'' and all of my scotts are XL!
  • miurasv
    miurasv Posts: 345
    brownbosh wrote:
    Im 6'4'' and all of my scotts are XL!

    Do you want another one? 2008 Addict R4 with 620 miles. It's stunning and will fit you perfectly.
  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    cash or pebbles?
  • miurasv
    miurasv Posts: 345
    brownbosh wrote:
    cash or pebbles?

    :)
  • weeve
    weeve Posts: 393
    would think much too big. I ride a 54 and Im 5'10.
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    Should be fine.

    I'm 5' 11.5" and ride both 56 and 58
  • weeve
    weeve Posts: 393
    well that clears that up then...bet youre glad you asked :)
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    Yeah, good isn't it :lol:

    I see he's asked the same question on CycleChat and received similarly conflicting opinion.

    I guess the point is that we're all different heights, but also different sizes (torso/leg/arm/etc lengths), have different flexibility and expect different posiyions on our bikes (streched-out thru to situpandbeg).

    A decent bike fitting taking all these into account is going to be better than just saying if your height is X then you need bike size Y...

    ...which is exactly what there is on Scott's website !
    http://www.scottusa.com/us_en/support/bike/size_chart
    - suggests a 58 will fit 185 - 195cm
  • miurasv
    miurasv Posts: 345
    Thanks very much everyone for your replies. I have decided to sell the bike as I can't bring myself to cut 4" or 5" off the seat post. I am now looking for a 56 L Scott Addict or Cervelo R3 or RS. If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know. I've seen the ones on the auction site. Also, if anyone is looking for a stunning white 58 XL 2008 Scott Addict R4 you know where one is. I may even take their 56 bike off them in exchange. You never know. Thanks again.
  • mr.g
    mr.g Posts: 36
    I'm 6ft 1" and ride a 57 had my fitting at epics. So i'd say it's maybe a tad too big?
  • Bugly
    Bugly Posts: 520
    6 foot 1 - I could ride it but I would prefer to ride a 56 in modern sizing - in traditional steel I ride a 57
  • sjburbidge
    sjburbidge Posts: 98
    I'm 4'6" and ride an XXL 63" addict, which is a touch on the small side if anything. Hope this helps. (PS my arms are 4' long)

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