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Matt the Tester

whie i was out yesterday i got speaking to someone who said to be that a 58" frame would be too big for me....im 6'1 or just under that but im concerned the frame won't be the right size for me now.

is it the right size?

mikeq

58cm.

I'm about 6' 3" and have a specialized allez 09 58cm frame, still feels big to me. Used to have a Giant OCR2 57cm frame and that felt a better size

Headhuunter

I'm 6'3" and 58cm is a tad small for me. I need at least 60 or 61cm. This is primarily because I have a relatively long torso rather than long legs so I need the extra length in the top tube to stretch me out over the bike properly. Having said that, I ride a 58cm bike everyday to and from work and am not uncomfortably on it. I have a lot of seat pin showing though to give the right height.

Different bikes have different proportions and angles, so a 58cm frame in one bike may be OK, whereas in another brand, not. It's a bit more complex than just quoting your height on a website and everyone telling you what size bike you need. You need to test a few out.

idreamoftailwinds

it depends on what bike, it's all about the top tube m8. this will vary from brand to brand, ie a TREK 58cm may have a TT of 565mm where as a CUBE 58cm may have a 520mm TT length.

My Bike is a 62cm with a TT of only 576mm, my next Bike will be a 58cm with a TT of 570mm.

BTW I am 6' 2"

Matt the Tester

what frame would u suggest t the bike im getting is a dawes giro 300

inseine

You're in the right height range for this length of top tube but with only three sizes in the range there's not much choice. You are borderline for the smaller size so it depends if you're relatively shorter on top (and arms) than in the legs.
Are you sure th is the bike you want and can you not try one out? I thought you could get better for the money but i might be wrong.

x8swift9x

+1 for being able to get better for the money (But I remember you mentioning a deal so your dad couldn't find out or something? )

'09 bikes are starting to get reduced, so you could get a better spec for the same price. I will have a browse and post a few.

STEFANOS4784

I'm 6' and ride a 57 frame with pretty standard geometry.However i also have a 54 frame as well. Both feel good in there own ways and have not had any back or knee problems etc since i 1st started and that was probably down to lack of core strength. What is it about the frame which doesn't feel right? :?

Matt the Tester

the size of it tbh.

STEFANOS4784

:? Do you feel to stetched out? Post a piccie of you on the bike, then see what folk reckon, there will be ajustments you can make ie stem saddle, seatpost layback etc

Matt the Tester

i dont have the bike yet mate i was riding another bike yesterday.

when i was riding yesterday i raised the seat and handle bars but i didnt feel any better perhaps i just need to get used to being in that position?

i was riding a barracuda yesterday, cant remember anything else about the bike other then it being blue.
maybe it was too small and i was over reaching?

STEFANOS4784

Have you ridden road bike before? If so what sizes have you tried? The bike yesterday could have different geometry to the Dawes.

P.s a 58" frame would probably be abouut right for a giraffe

Pokerface

I'm a 6 footer and ride a 56cm Trek. But (dare I say it), Lance Armstrong rides a 58 in the same bike. And he's 5-9"!! So as others say - it depends on the bike, the rider, your comfort levels, etc.

58cm would not be too big for a 6-1" rider in most cases.

Matt the Tester

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

Have you ridden road bike before? If so what sizes have you tried? The bike yesterday could have different geometry to the Dawes.

P.s a 58" frame would probably be abouut right for a giraffe

never ridden a road bike before yesterday and i done 50miles i think the frame size was a 56.

STEFANOS4784

Hmmmmm, so if a 56cm frame was not comfortable then i highly doubt something smaller will suit, tricky really, you probably do just need to get used to the riding style a road bike offers......................
Anyone else?

Matt the Tester

Frame & Fork:

Frame Material:Tig-welded and shaped 6061 aluminium, replaceable gear hanger.
Frame Weight (g):1815 g
Fork Model:Hi-ten steel unicrown with 1 1/8in steerer and forged dropouts
Fork Weight:1095 g

Geometry:

Seat Angle:72.5 Degrees
Head Angle:70 Degrees

Brakes:

Brakes Model:Tektro alloy dual-pivot sidepulls

Transmission:

Cranks Model:Shimano FC-AO50, alloy 170mm arms, steel spider/rings
Bottom Bracket Model:Sealed Cartridge
Rear Derailleur Model:Shimano RD-2200
Front Derailleur Model:Shimano FR-2200
Shifters Model:Shimano ST-2200 16 speed STI
Cassette:Shimano HG50
Pedals Model:Black resin

Wheels:

Front Wheel Weight:1522 g
Rear Wheel Weight:2167 g
Rims Model:Double wall CNC sidewall
Front Hub Model:Quando 32H alloy black
Rear Hub Model:Quando 32H alloy black
Tyres Brand:Kenda

Contact Points:

Saddle Model:Dawes road
Seatpost Model:Alloy 27.2mm x 300mm
Stem Model:Alloy A-head
Handlebar Model:Alloy road bar

:

Top Tube:56 cm
Wheelbase:103.3 cm
Bottom Bracket Height (cm):28.5 cm
Chainstays (cm):42.5 cm
Seat Tube (cm):49 cm
Standover Height (cm):79 cm

this might help.

STEFANOS4784

What's your inside leg measurement?

Matt the Tester

ill find that out shortly.

inseine

I hope it fits really well and you're getting it cheap because (trying not to rude) it sounds a bit horrid. A 1kg steel fork! People looking at a similar price point swear by the Specialized Allez.

Matt the Tester

lol, thats ure opinion and i appreciate it ill probs upgrade this bike over time if possible so ill change most things..

Matt the Tester

ok just spoken to my bike dealer..

he says the stem on the bike i was riding is too long for me AND i was riding a 58cm frame but my only problem was the stem and not being used to it.

the stem is smaller on the bike on buying.

STEFANOS4784

There ya go then
When you getting her?

Matt the Tester

4th of this month coming, another 2 weeks to go =/ but it will surely be worth it

STEFANOS4784

Aye, make sure you get some piccies up when it arrives(then you can start upgrading-it's a long and expensive road )

Matt the Tester

haha tell me about it lol, do you think this would be nice if i started saving for a few years? lol.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/cate ... ustom-9292

STEFANOS4784

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Scott-Addict-Lt ... _19378.htm

Now that's what ya want next 8)

Matt the Tester

woah start saving lol want to help me? ill give you my old frame.=p