what sized frame?

Fatamorgana

I am 5ft 11
31 inside leg in trews
Am I correct in thinking I should be looking at a 56 frame typically? It'll be an eBay Special I guess as funds are tight.
On the mtn bikes I am a L typically.

Having some issues with a leg injury and the mtn biking makes worse and based in a small village in rural N Herts I think I should try some road work for a change which doen't affect my leg (thus far ). Lots of road bikes 'round these parts on any given Sunday, so why not join in?

Thanks

singleton

It will depend on various things, such as frame geometry - but I'm a similar size and ride a 56cm frame.

Simmotino

Singleton wrote:

It will depend on various things, such as frame geometry - but I'm a similar size and ride a 56cm frame.

This ^^^

I'm about the same height but ride a 54 (could equally ride a 56 apparently) so it's down to the bike in question.

'arris on a saddle will be the best way to know for sure

desweller

Remember that, in general, it's easier to make a slightly small frame fit than one that's too large.

Gizmodo

As the others have said, different makes have different geometry which means you can't give a blanket figure. For example my brother went in to buy a "56" last week, because he is the same height as you. The 56 Trek was fine, but the Pinarello that fit him was a 53.

You should not buy a bike without at least sitting on it on a turbo for 20 minutes. Even better, test ride it for a few hours.