Frame size

[ShinSplint]

I'm looking to buy a used bike tomorrow, its a Trek 1000, and the frame size is 52cm. I'm 6ft, is it likely to fit ok??

My mtb has a 19" frame which fits perfect, but I understand road bike sizing is completely different...

thanks

 

[dan_bo]

No. Assuming you're a normalish body shape, you'll be wanting at least a 55. IMO.

 

[yello]

That's a very little frame for a bloke of your size. I'm 5' 7" and ride 53cm and 54cm frames!

 

[Wigsie]

I am 6ft4 and ride a 61cm my boss is 5'11''/6ft and he rides a 58cm Trek 1700... if you get a 52 cm and ride it with any consistancy for more than a few miles at a time you are likely to feel pain... lots of it and in your knees, shoulders, back, neck... errm everywhere iwould say. Riding my Brothers bike for a few weeks while i was sorting my new bike cost me almost £200 in Osteopath bills.

I would wait and get a different one.

 

[ShinSplint]

cheers guys, i've rang him back to apologise...

 

[Nicensleazy]

Get measured up before spending your money!

 

[aqaleigh]

Road bike sizing chart


5' 0 "- 5' 3" FRAME SIZE 49 - 50 XS
5' 3" - 5' 6" FRAME SIZE 51 - 52 - 53 S
5 6" - 5' 9" FRAME SIZE 54 - 55 M
5' 9" - 6' 0" FRAME SIZE 56 - 57 - 58 L
6' 0" - 6' 3" FRAME SIZE 58 - 59 - 60 XL

 

[roadiewill]

Road bike sizing chart

Feet and Inches Centimetres frameSize
5' 0 "- 5' 3" 152 - 160 49 - 50 XS
5' 3" - 5' 6" 160 - 168 51 - 52 - 53 S
5 6" - 5' 9" 168 - 175 54 - 55 M
5' 9" - 6' 0" 175 - 183 56 - 57 - 58 L
6' 0" - 6' 3" 183 - 191 58 - 59 - 60 XL

not true for all bikes... or very many at all...

 

[Nicensleazy]

Just get measured up properly , its all very well these armchair bike fitters giving you advice, but its your money at the end of the day. Also, have a look at the makers sizing guide. A good bike shop should stick the bike on the turbo and size you up from there. Some have a proper sizing programme. Good luck

 

[iGaz]

I'm 6ft 3in, my roadie is a 60cm and my CycloCrosser is a 58cm.

 

[jimboalee]

On the Specialized website, they tell all the frame geometry and dimensions.
They even tell the 'stand over height'.

Measure your inside leg ( to the method previously described on another thread 'standing minus seated' ) and compare it with Spesh's dimension.

The Spesh 'Stand over height' should be 50 - 60mm less than your Inside leg.

The mass manufacturers are much of a muchness.