Trek sizing
bikeit65
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I have always rode a 54cm or M road bike, was in local bike shop today looking at a Trek Domane Sl6 and the shop guy was trying to push a 56cm onto me, he kept saying a 54 was the wrong size for me I'm 5ft 10ins, can anyone advise please?
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Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.
HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.
HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
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Your height is only one component of your size in terms of which size might be the best for you. Arm length, leg length, torso length, etc - all of these matter in determining a decent fit.
The guy might be right - or he might be wrong. It's impossible to say on the information you've provided here...0 -
https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-6/p/28313/ "3 question size finder" put me on the 56cm, like OP I'm 5'10" and have stumpy ~32" cycling inseam for my height.
56cm has 377mm reach (11mm less than my "58cm" Cube Attain GTC) and 591mm stack (19mm less than my Cube). It comes with a 100mm stem, 10mm less than Cube, so bike is by default going to feel more upright.================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
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Not the same bike (obvs), but I ride a 54 medium Trek Emonda SL6 (H2 fit, 2019) and its perfect size for me. A 56cm would be miles too big for me in most brands I think.
For reference I'm about 5ft 10in so similar height. It'll depend on how you're made as well. I have proportionally shorter legs and longer torso. I also ride two Scotts, a 52S Foil and a 54M Addict RC. I only need a 10cm longer stem (120mm) on the Foil, as although the effective top tube is quite a bit shorter than the Addict, the reach is actually less of a difference due to the different frame tube angles.
Another thing to consider is how much saddle to bar drop you have, as this may also dictate your frame size. A bigger frame would have a taller head tube, meaning you might not be able to get the bars as low as you'd like. Similarly one that has too low a head tube could mean a huge stack of spacers under the stem.
I'd like to know what the shop guy is basing this on, as there are a few variables. The last thing you want to do is buy a bike that's too big, whereas its quite easy to make a smaller one fit you properly. Being cynical it sounds like he's maybe just trying to sell the bike he has in stock.
A good idea is to take the stack and reach measurements from frames you know fit. This is a great tool for comparing, as it not only gives raw numbers, but also the differences between sizes (and brands) -
https://geometrygeeks.bike/
Hope this helps
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Scott Addict RC
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Done the 3 question size finder, it put me on a 54cmN0bodyOfTheGoat said:https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-6/p/28313/ "3 question size finder" put me on the 56cm, like OP I'm 5'10" and have stumpy ~32" cycling inseam for my height.
56cm has 377mm reach (11mm less than my "58cm" Cube Attain GTC) and 591mm stack (19mm less than my Cube). It comes with a 100mm stem, 10mm less than Cube, so bike is by default going to feel more upright.https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.
HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 20110 -
First, need to measure the bike’s frame size to make sure it suits your body type. For instance, if you want a Trek 18.5 frame size, you should get one with an ML Alpha size, which is recommended for people with a height of 5’6.9” to 5’10.5"-2
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I bought a second hand 56 Trek Domane and I am 5'10". The sizing chart puts me bang in the middle of the 56 height range. After a few rides I was concerned that it was too big, but I think this was down to the relaxed geometry and higher front end - all my other bikes are more race orientated geometry , so quite a different feel for me. The handlebars were definitely far too big for me, they were 42cm wide with 100mm reach. I swapped these for 40cm and 75mm reach and it now feels fine. Also, I have the stem "slammed" which improves the aesthetics in my opinion. I'm happy with the sizing now, but with hindsight I would have held out for a 54 which I think would have been a better fit 'off the peg'.
Edit : Just noticed the date of the op 🙄Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. “ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"0