I'm trying to convince myself that a 21" (54cm) will be fine for someone 5 11"
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I know, that's what I suggested and he reluctantly agreed....I'll measure the one on it and post later, but I know I need to get out and try it for real, it's one thing going up n down a smooth floor in a shop but another outside
I also asked if doing that would it affect the warranty, he said no
Edit again.....as you said to Vic....I'll see how I on with the bars, if to wide, I'll change them....Christ the way I'm talking, maybe it will be just to big...mmmmmm
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fossala has same measurements as me and i normally ride 23" or 58cm frames on 27" wheeled frames and on 700 wheeled frames i prefer them slightly smaller
It doesn't feel to big....I'm 5 11 and it's a 23"......I got an email from one of the shops I phoned to say that they got a cancelation of a red T3 and did I still want....I'll phone them tomorrow and if I can exchange (as it's that's what u was after from the word go), if they won't, I'll keep the 5 and get used to it.....or try lol
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Meh, I don't care what you do!
If it feels fine then stick with it, if it feels too big then you should change it whilst you still can.
Being stuck with a bike that's too big sucks
I said I don't care what you do, I did not say I don't care what you think.
You and only you can decide whether it's too big or not.
Bike sizing varies greatly depending on frame geometry, but judging from your height, the bikes geometry and what the salesman said, I'm willing to bet it's too big for you. Changing stem length can help, but can only do so much... if that is the case then why not change it for something that fits from the outset?
At your height you should really be on a 54cm or 56cm.
Riding a bike that's too big isn't a great idea as you will be far too stretched out... which in turn leads to aches and pains... which in turn will most likely put you off cycling for life.
You and only you can decide whether it's too big or not.
Bike sizing varies greatly depending on frame geometry, but judging from your height, the bikes geometry and what the salesman said, I'm willing to bet it's too big for you. Changing stem length can help, but can only do so much... if that is the case then why not change it for something that fits from the outset?
At your height you should really be on a 54cm or 56cm.
Riding a bike that's too big isn't a great idea as you will be far too stretched out... which in turn leads to aches and pains... which in turn will most likely put you off cycling for life.
This is a leftover from racing mentality. The smaller of the 2 frames will be more stiff and light, but it doesn't have anything to do with comfort. You can fit smaller stem the same way you can fit bigger ones, and unless you need 3ft of seatpost showing, just lower your saddle!
EDIT: I really wanted a road bike ages ago, so I bought a bike that was too big because I could have it now, I ended up with a 61cm Giant TRC. I had it for about 2 weeks before I just gave up.
