Alloy frame with carbon forks

[geary]

I am going to buy a 57cm alloy frame with carbon forks, the frame was made by Dedacciai but there are no labels (see photo)

Does this happen sometimes when a maker doesn't put on labels? The seller has this frame in different sizes and also a raw frame.

Does the frame appear to be a Dedacciai frame? The price is around £140.

 

[fossyant]

Deda sell a lot of aftermarket frames - couldn't tell you if it was Deda or not. Try comparing it to some of Ribble's or Dolan's bikes

 

[accountantpete]

Here's a Ribble Sportive - not quite the same but they do a lot of trade in own branded Deda frames.

 

[geary]

Thanks. I'm 6ft should I choose as 55 cm or 57 cm frame, a lot of riders these days seem to use a smaller frame size?

 

[02GF74]

Thanks. I'm 6ft should I choose as 55 cm or 57 cm frame, a lot of riders these days seem to use a smaller frame size?

but is not that because the top tube is slopingon modern frames? it it the top tube, measured horizontally, that is the more important figure.

 

[PpPete]

Definitely compare the top tube with a bike you already know you fit.
You can compensate for 2 cm either way height-wise, but if the top tube is so long that you need less than an 80mm long stem (or so short you need more than a 130mm) then you are f@cked.