Does size really matter?

[simon.r]

I have long legs for my height and find that the top tube is often too long on a frame that suits my legs. It's obviously possible to change stem length, but the top tube needs to be about the right length so I don't end up with a ridiculously short stem. It's much easier to buy a longer seat post.

I have road frames from 57cm to 63cm (centre to top) and a MTB frame that is 50cm. They all fit, but the amount of exposed seat post varies considerably!

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Dammit!
I can't comment as I thought this thread was about something else.....<closes door quietly on the way out>

Humph . Yes, I believe the mini-pump thread is over that way --->

 

[ScotiaLass]

Humph . Yes, I believe the mini-pump thread is over that way --->

Sorry, I'll get me coat...

 

[welsh dragon]

Sorry, I'll get me coat...

You causing trouble again?

 

[ScotiaLass]

You causing trouble again?

Erm......

 

[welsh dragon]

Erm......

I can't leave you alone for 5 minutes can I ?

 

[ScotiaLass]

I can't leave you alone for 5 minutes can I ?

No

 

[welsh dragon]

Manufacturers don't seem to have a uniform measuring system. Its different for all, of them, but I think you can get away with different sizes as long as the difference is small say the differance between a 16inch and 17inch as is the case for womens bikes

 

[ScotiaLass]

And don't even try the so called unisex frames! Look at the debacle I had with the Fuji....

 

[Mattonsea]

And don't even try the so called unisex frames! Look at the debacle I had with the Fuji....