At 6 foot 3" What Size road bike do I need ?

gb155
gb155 Posts: 2,048
edited July 2009 in Commuting chat
Im looking at Scott's at the moment but I have no idea what CM I would need.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,477
    Interesting.

    You now ask questions based on 'height' not 'weight'

    If thats not progress I don't know what is.

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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    WheezyMcChubby wrote:
    Interesting.

    You now ask questions based on 'height' not 'weight'

    If thats not progress I don't know what is.

    Chapeau


    LOL :D:D
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  • Eau Rouge
    Eau Rouge Posts: 1,118
    gb155 wrote:
    Im looking at Scott's at the moment but I have no idea what CM I would need.

    These days, with sloping top tubes, varying angles and different head tube lengths, it varies from model to model, let alone manufacturer to manufacturer. You'd be well to go to a decent bike shop an try out some bikes and see what works for you.
  • Agent57
    Agent57 Posts: 2,300
    gb155 wrote:
    Im looking at Scott's at the moment but I have no idea what CM I would need.

    I have a Scott CR1, and at 5' 7" and a 31" inside leg, I have an M (virtual 54cm). So you'll need something larger than that. :D
    MTB commuter / 531c commuter / CR1 Team 2009 / RockHopper Pro Disc / 10 mile PB: 25:52 (Jun 2014)
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Sizing on road bikes is a bit... interesting.
    There's a few schools of thought on the matter.

    I'd start with the Competitive Cyclist Fit Calculator to get an idea, but you really do want to be test riding a few to get a feel for what you'll find most comfortable.

    Disclaimer: I basically did everything the wrong way around, found a bike, basically agreed to buy it, test rode it. Liked it :) It was nice to see that the fit calculator basically agreed with me, though :)
  • RedJohn
    RedJohn Posts: 272
    I'm 6'2", 32.5" inside leg, I have a 57cm top tube and a 120mm stem, which I find pretty comfortable. Now I'm going to check out that calculator and see if it agrees!
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I'm 6 foot, 34" inside leg, I have a 58cm top tube and a 90mm stem and it's maybe a wee bit big for me.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    It's so dependent on how your height is split into leg and torso length. Get thee to a bike shop - you're making an investment - no guessing!
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  • hinterland
    hinterland Posts: 1
    New poster.............so don't hold me to it.....

    I'm 6ft 4", not sure about inside leg but at a minimum I wear trousers with a leg of 34 (if it's the same thing I hold my head in shame)

    Ive got a couple of Specialized bikes, and use a size XXL or 61, works pretty well for me
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    It's so dependent on how your height is split into leg and torso length. Get thee to a bike shop - you're making an investment - no guessing!

    +1 Especially if you have a long torso! Just go to a decent shop and not that one that you've had the grief with!!

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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Il Principe wrote:
    +1 Especially if you have a long torso! Just go to a decent shop and not that one that you've had the grief with!!

    Or a short torso - or any other weirdness that means that no off the shelf frame is going to fit you properly...........
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I'm 6'3" with a long torso. My commuter bike is 58cm which is really a tad small. My Focus Cayo is 60cm+ I think (XL frame) which is more stretched and better for club rides.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Hmm my (2008) Focus Cayo is an XL and is 58cm...
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Really? Mine's an 07 model and for some reason I have it fixed in my head that it's a 60 or so cm frame. It certainly feels larger and longer than the 58cm commuter.
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    It's so dependent on how your height is split into leg and torso length. Get thee to a bike shop - you're making an investment - no guessing!

    Dave I will do that, Your right, leg lenght and diffrent manufacturer's mean there be little point in guessing.

    To everyone else, Thanks : :D
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    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

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  • cheehee
    cheehee Posts: 427
    I'm slightly shorter than the OP, about 6'2 1/2". My road bike is a BeOne Storm in a size 59.

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