Between sizes - which way to go?
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Stef 1
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Thanks all - good help. Sounds like the 56 might be just right. I have a day off on Friday so will cycle to nearest Evans (only 20mile or so away) and see how it feels... after-all it's still a fair bit of cash, even second hand. Anyone know if the geometry has changed much between 2018 and 2019 models?
How do you rate the headshock thing? I expect it'll still be a little buzzier than my steel bike, but am intrigued by the head tube suspension.
I like this self build route... I get to fettle and truly make it my own, plus I get to keep to original bike too...
My missus isn't going to know what's going on... possible n+1, plus a MTB likely on the way soon... eeeek!
How do you rate the headshock thing? I expect it'll still be a little buzzier than my steel bike, but am intrigued by the head tube suspension.
I like this self build route... I get to fettle and truly make it my own, plus I get to keep to original bike too...
My missus isn't going to know what's going on... possible n+1, plus a MTB likely on the way soon... eeeek!
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Probably missing something here Cycleops... Victor Silvester test? Thats got me intrigued... what's ballroom dancing got to do with bikes?
That was my original thinking... already sorted the wheels, but I have a heavy brookes saddle, peddles, groupset, forks etc until I started looking around... last year I was lusting after a Ti bike, but couldn't justify keeping a steel bike too then. Is n+1 is such a sin?
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raleighnut
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I'd say it's down to how fit/flexible you are,
I rode this for years,
and was perfectly happy and comfortable whereas nowadays this fits me far better,
I rode this for years,
and was perfectly happy and comfortable whereas nowadays this fits me far better,
vickster
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Clearly check Evans actually has that bike and frame size before going and ask them to put aside for a test ride. If not, it’ll be a rather wasted trip!
You should be able to find geometry charts to check
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Cycleops
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I wondering if you were old enough to remember.Probably missing something here Cycleops... Victor Silvester test? Thats got me intrigued... what's ballroom dancing got to do with bikes?
raleighnut
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Saddle height is the same on both.Dude, I'd need a ladder to get my leg over that!
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Stef 1
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Top tube ain't though!Saddle height is the same on both.
raleighnut
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The Road Ace passes the 'Victor Sylvester' test thoughTop tube ain't though!
(only just mind 
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I can only kick that high in lycra...The Road Ace passes the 'Victor Sylvester' test though
Barely... our timelines crossed, but know of him through my grandad who used to play in various big bands. I'm old enough... but not too old... yet.
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Globalti
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If you had gone to the Cyclist magazine track day near you this Spring you could have tried a Roubaix and several other excellent bikes. Shame.
56cm is usually for people who are 5'10'-6'1"
56 cm will have a lower stack number, so will be more aero in comparison to 58cm. That said you could be over reaching to get onto the hoods with 58.
Smaller frame and longer stem is usually the way to correct in-between rider sizes.
Try a specialised 56 for comfort
56 cm will have a lower stack number, so will be more aero in comparison to 58cm. That said you could be over reaching to get onto the hoods with 58.
Smaller frame and longer stem is usually the way to correct in-between rider sizes.
Try a specialised 56 for comfort
Mr Celine
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When I bought my Roubaix ten years ago 6'0" was the in-between height. I tried both the 56 and the 58, the former felt too cramped and the latter a bit stretched. The conventional wisdom at the time was if you have long legs and a short body get the larger size, which is what I went for. LBS fitted a 100mm stem rather than the stock 110mm.
Kajjal
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Due to being tall with a long body I am normally stuck between sizes. For road bikes I go for the smaller size and adjust to fit as it feels better with the stem flipped upright. For mountain bikes I go larger as they feel better to ride for me and again adjust to fit as needed. I am not keen on a lot of saddle to bar drop.
