help with sizing please - Cube Attempt 2010

aripallaris
aripallaris Posts: 294
edited April 2011 in Road beginners
hey guys, a few days ago i order a specialized allez sport but after much thought i decided i really wanted better shifter so i cancelled my order.

i came across the the Cube 2010 Attempt
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=44406
spec seems good and i think i can get it a decent price

unfortuantely i dont understand the sizing guide and finding this in store is very difficult
im 170cm 5ft5 to 5ft6 tall inside left 80cm

bikes data
frame size: 53
seat tube: 510mm
TT: 52.6
seat tube angle: 74.0°
head angle 71.5°
chainstays 405mm
headtube: 131mm
wheelbase: 988mm

will the 53frame be correct for me?

what other bikes you would you guys recommend in the £700 mark with tiagra / shimano 105 gears?

Comments

  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    'Imaginary horizontal top tube length' is a good index of frame size, if you see what I mean.

    I am 5'7" and ride a frame with a 521 top tube. I've got a short reach and the drops are a bit of a stretch for me with a 10cm stem.

    I would say 53 is about the right mark. If not, perhaps the next size down as opposed to up.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    53 or 52 should be fine.

    Nice to see some people around the 170 mark - at least I'm not the only shortie here.
    _
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    53 or 52 should be fine.

    Nice to see some people around the 170 mark - at least I'm not the only shortie here.

    I'm a wafer thin mint under 6ft and ride a 56 cube Agree GTC SL, if that helps.

    ;-)

    Also picking up another Cube Attempt compact in a few weeks..same size.

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