Bike size for newbie

Fatamorgana
Fatamorgana Posts: 257
edited January 2012 in Road beginners
Hi.
I'm thinking of buying a road bike.
I'm 5ft 10.5 / 11
31 inside leg in trews.

On a mtn bike I'm mostly a L or a M (On-One / Planet X) but appreciate road bikes are a little more specific.
Any thoughs on he likely size I should be looking at?
Thanks

Comments

  • blackhands
    blackhands Posts: 950
    You might look at 54cm seat tube and about 55cm top tube for starters. Final decision must depend on a road test.
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    pretty much identical height and inside leg as me. I ride a 54cm but more important is effective top tube length as this varies depending on geometry - meaning your ideal frame size will vary between different bikes. Consider 54-56cm as your starting point and find somewhere that knows lots about bike fit to help get it right

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