Which bike would fit - 58 or 60cm?

Anderskv
Anderskv Posts: 2
edited July 2013 in Road buying advice
Hello everyone

After much consideration i have finally chosen my future bike: the Canyon Aeroad CF 8.0.

Now comes the big question: which size!?!
I am struggling to choose between the Large (58cm) or the XL (60cm).
The geometry of the bike i somewhat different from your standard frame. It has a longer top tube related to overall frame size.

My measures are:
Height: 190 cm
Inseam: 93 cm
Torso: 67 cm
Arm: 69 cm
Floor to sternum: 155 cm
Weight: 75kg

The Large (58cm):
Top Tube: 575
Reach: 405
Head tube: 170
Seat tube: 551

The XL (60cm):
Top tube: 590
Reach: 415
Head Tube: 190
Seat tube: 568

So the dilemma is this: The 58cm-bike seems to fit my reach best, but might be too low in the front, putting me in a too racy position?
The XL might fit my overall height and long legs better, but has a top tube that is too long and maybe it will be too bulky?

Which do i choose in your opinion?

I can choose freely between a 110 or 120 stem.
So do you mayby recommend me the Large with a 120 mm stem, or a XL with a 110mm stem, or maybe another combination?

I have made some calculations at the competetive cyclist bike fit calculator, and it says that my ideal top tube length is 57cm.

Thank you :)

Anders, Denmark

Comments

  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Go for the one with the right reach - if you've ever ridden a bike with a too long toptube it never feels right.
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  • buckles
    buckles Posts: 694
    Test ride is the only way of knowing for sure.
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  • stueys
    stueys Posts: 1,332
    I found the pps tool was spot on for me. The other thing i did was to take the geo to a bike fitter who found a similar geo bike in his store which I sat on.