Another niwbee looking for some bike advice

t0mb
t0mb Posts: 8
edited June 2013 in Road beginners
Hi guys,

I bet you're all fed up of this kind of post so i'll try to keep it short and sweet :)

Stats
Age:28
Height:6'
Inside leg:32"

I've been told to get a bike with a 55cm/22" frame.... is this correct?

I also have around £500 to spend.... and have been looking at the following bikes;

Triban 5 - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-roa ... #avantages
GT GTR 5 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-gtr-5-2013/
Battaglin S11 Sora 2013
Felt Z100 2013
Verenti Belief - 2013

Can anybody give me some pointer on which of these i should be considering?

Many thanks for any advice you guys can offer...

Tom

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  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    Same size as me, I had a 56cm Specialized Allez then bought a 58cm Cube as they normally size one up. Best to sit on the bikes and see which you feel comfortable on, if 2 feel good, buy the one you like the look of.
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  • Kerguelen
    Kerguelen Posts: 248
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    Same size as me, I had a 56cm Specialized Allez then bought a 58cm Cube as they normally size one up. Best to sit on the bikes and see which you feel comfortable on, if 2 feel good, buy the one you like the look of.

    See if you can get a test ride of a 54cm, bikes have a good degree of adjustability in them these days.
  • Druidor
    Druidor Posts: 230
    Height:6'
    Inside leg:32"

    56 frame for me Scott, Specialized & Sensa found was about right, but its best to sit or try the bike as different manufacture geometry changes things a bit.
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    Sensa Trentino SL Custom 2013 - 105 Compact - Aksium Race
  • t0mb
    t0mb Posts: 8
    thanks for the replies guys... all great help!

    I test rode a few bikes today and seemed to like the cannondale CAAD8 SORA C http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.p ... gory_id=17

    Is this a good choice considering its priced at £700?

    Again many thanks!
  • lawrences
    lawrences Posts: 1,011
    Kerguelen wrote:
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    Same size as me, I had a 56cm Specialized Allez then bought a 58cm Cube as they normally size one up. Best to sit on the bikes and see which you feel comfortable on, if 2 feel good, buy the one you like the look of.

    See if you can get a test ride of a 54cm, bikes have a good degree of adjustability in them these days.

    54cm is tiny for a 6' rider. why would you suggest that?

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