Specialized Tricross 10 frame sizing??

alanmck1971
alanmck1971 Posts: 85
edited June 2010 in Road beginners
I ordered from my local bike shop Tricross 10 yesterday.

I am 6'1" and the man in the shop said that 56cm frame would be fine.

Would this be right?

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  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    You'll only really know when you ride it...
    Richard

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  • Super Domestique
    Super Domestique Posts: 240
    According to the sizing chart in the back of the Speccy 2010 brochure (I happen to have one on my desk!) says:

    56cm 5'9" - 6'
    58cm 6' - 6'3"

    But as the previous poster says, you'll need to get on it and ride to be sure.
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  • ex-pat scot
    ex-pat scot Posts: 939
    Yes.

    My tricross is the 54 / M and I'm 5'10
    My colleague is 6'1 and he has the 56 / L
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  • TommyEss
    TommyEss Posts: 1,855
    Hard to say without knowing your leg length, torso length and arm length... but gut feeling is that may be a tad small.

    Anyway - if he's ordered it in and it is too small, he can just go and order you in a 58, right?!

    Just make sure you have a proper ride on it before you hand over the cash.
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  • cooper.michael1
    cooper.michael1 Posts: 1,787
    Cross bikes size up slightly differently from road bikes, becuase the BB hight is higher.

    I'm 6'1 and ride a 56cm cross bikes, but in the past before I 'saw the light' rode 58cm road bikes. I tried a Tri-cross last year and although I did'nt buy one i'd have said the 56cm would have been the one to go for. I tried a Ridley Cross bike once, and needed a 54cm! (really weird sizing)

    In the end it all depends on your body proportions, and how you like your bike. I personally would rather go for a smaller frame, and if needs be fit a slightly longer stem than have a frame too big.

    Try the 56cm, when the shop get it. If you need a different stem etc...get it sorted before you leave the shop.
  • Andy140
    Andy140 Posts: 130
    I'm a tad under 6'3'' and ride a 61cm Tricross which is fine for me - I do however have long legs and saddle height is at 86.6cm from the BB. Would have thought the 56cm may be a little samll, but as said above only trying the bike will tell.
  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    Just to confuse things even more...

    I'm a shade over 6'1'' and ride a 54cm frame Tricross. I was measured by the LBS guy before I bought. I have a longish back and short legs, relative to my height. The bike fits be fine; I've had it for 18 months and find it comfortable. I get very few aches and pains. Best thing to do is try and get a test ride.

    Steve
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  • alanmck1971
    alanmck1971 Posts: 85
    Thanks for all the feedback guys. Much appreciated.

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