Hello, I am planning to buy a Fuji Feather 2020 fixed gear, https://www.fujibikes.com/usa/bikes/pavement/urban/feather/feather but am very confused about what size to get. It seems that I am between the 56cm and 58cm frames and because of our current situation i'm not able to visit a bike shop to try them out.
I haven't cycled for around 5 years, but i'm going to need to start again soon for commuting reasons. My last bike was a Boardman 2010 Hybrid Comp, large size which had a 54cm frame (I don't have it anymore) https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/hybrid-pro-ltd-2010, and from what I remember it was ever so slightly on the large size, but fine. I realsie that there will be a difference in measuring for a hybrid and the bike i'm looking at.
From looking at the guidance on the Fuji website and https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fuji-feather-city-bike-2020/rp-prod179651 based on my height (5' 9.5" or 177cm) I should be going for the 56cm, however based on standover height i'm firmly in the 58cm category.
My measurements are as follows:
Height - 177cm
Inside leg - 84cm
Armspan - 185cm (giving me a +8cm Ape Index)
I'm learning how to measure etc. from scratch and i'm feeling a bit out of my depth. I have no doubt that I will be overlooking some important factors. Can anybody offer any guidance as to which size would be more appropriate, or does it ever matter that much if i'm borderline between the two? I don't plan to ride particularly fast - I just want a comfortable bike.
Thanks in advance!
I haven't cycled for around 5 years, but i'm going to need to start again soon for commuting reasons. My last bike was a Boardman 2010 Hybrid Comp, large size which had a 54cm frame (I don't have it anymore) https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/hybrid-pro-ltd-2010, and from what I remember it was ever so slightly on the large size, but fine. I realsie that there will be a difference in measuring for a hybrid and the bike i'm looking at.
From looking at the guidance on the Fuji website and https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fuji-feather-city-bike-2020/rp-prod179651 based on my height (5' 9.5" or 177cm) I should be going for the 56cm, however based on standover height i'm firmly in the 58cm category.
My measurements are as follows:
Height - 177cm
Inside leg - 84cm
Armspan - 185cm (giving me a +8cm Ape Index)
I'm learning how to measure etc. from scratch and i'm feeling a bit out of my depth. I have no doubt that I will be overlooking some important factors. Can anybody offer any guidance as to which size would be more appropriate, or does it ever matter that much if i'm borderline between the two? I don't plan to ride particularly fast - I just want a comfortable bike.
Thanks in advance!