Hi all,
I'm new, so treat me gently! I've had a quick look through the fourm and there's tonnes of useful stuff. However, given different views on individual sizing requirements and manufacturer's different sizing systems, inevitably there is no definitive answer to my current issue. I thought some of you may like to consider and comment as appropriate!
I have a 61 cm Shogun aluminium frame that I bought second hand on impulse about 4 years ago and last year I upgraded the groupset (to 105 from the old 600) and wheels (to Mavic Open Pro). With a new saddle/seatpost and pedals also purchased, I'm only left with the original frame and bars/stem.
Having upgraded most of the bike, I used it a lot more last year and realised that the frame is too big (reach too long and lower back pain). Investigating it a bit more, I discovered that my "ideal" conventional frame size is 58 (I'm just over 6 feet tall with longish arms and legs).
Now, in looking for new frames I've come across this possible bargain. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23138
Only thing is, the 58cm frame is their XL size and looking on the GT website, it appears to cover frame sizes of 59cm and up (in traditional terms).
So, the burning questions are:
Any thoughts are welcome.
I'm new, so treat me gently! I've had a quick look through the fourm and there's tonnes of useful stuff. However, given different views on individual sizing requirements and manufacturer's different sizing systems, inevitably there is no definitive answer to my current issue. I thought some of you may like to consider and comment as appropriate!
I have a 61 cm Shogun aluminium frame that I bought second hand on impulse about 4 years ago and last year I upgraded the groupset (to 105 from the old 600) and wheels (to Mavic Open Pro). With a new saddle/seatpost and pedals also purchased, I'm only left with the original frame and bars/stem.
Having upgraded most of the bike, I used it a lot more last year and realised that the frame is too big (reach too long and lower back pain). Investigating it a bit more, I discovered that my "ideal" conventional frame size is 58 (I'm just over 6 feet tall with longish arms and legs).
Now, in looking for new frames I've come across this possible bargain. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23138
Only thing is, the 58cm frame is their XL size and looking on the GT website, it appears to cover frame sizes of 59cm and up (in traditional terms).
So, the burning questions are:
- Is the frame likely to be too large (bearing in mind that I can't test it in my LBS)?
- Is the frame any good?
- Is the frame good value for money?
Any thoughts are welcome.
