Wanted: Road bike 54cm Hertfordshire/London

[Guyvers]

So after searching the usual sites I'm still looking for the above.

I'm 5'8 and 3/4" with a 30" inseam. Have narrowed down my search to a 54cm top tube (first road bike )

Hoping for at least 9 speed Sora (preferably more) but budget is restricted at £500. Discs would be preferred but not essential, must be clean and well kept.

Hoping 2nd hand will achieve more bang for my buck as currently toying with a new Giant contend or Triban RC500 (once I save a few more pennies).

Happy to travel within reason once restrictions allow.

Thanks in advance

Justin

 

[vickster]

Why does it need to have a 50cm seat tube, if the reach and stand over is right, the ST just affects the amount of seatpost showing?
Your grid says 50.8. Which would mean 51cm (never seen a calculator as the geometry of bikes varies )
Most 54cm stock bikes come with 172.5cm cranks, you won’t notice a difference to 170

 

[Guyvers]

Why does it need to have a 50cm seat tube, if the reach and stand over is right, the ST just affects the amount of seatpost showing?
Your grid says 50.8. Which would mean 51cm (never seen a calculator as the geometry of bikes varies )
Most 54cm stock bikes come with 172.5cm cranks, you won’t notice a difference to 170

Thanks for your reply.

Just posted the results I got from the calculator.

I understand its a guide and ultimately will need to sit on the bike to know for sure but thought it was helpful as a reference.

Sorry If I came across too specific.

 

[vickster]

Thanks for your reply.

Just posted the results I got from the calculator.

I understand its a guide and ultimately will need to sit on the bike to know for sure but thought it was helpful as a reference.

Sorry If I came across too specific.

I think specifying a 54cm TT should get you in the right ballpark 👍

 

[Guyvers]

I think specifying a 54cm TT should get you in the right ballpark 👍

OK noted!

I've tried to work out my stack and reach but can't seem to find a method short of getting a bike fit (which isn't possible atm).

 

[vickster]

OK noted!

I've tried to work out my stack and reach but can't seem to find a method short of getting a bike fit (which isn't possible atm).

You just need to sit on them. Although fit can be adjusted with stem, spacers etc. You don’t need a bike fit. If you’re between sizes, go smaller not bigger.

I’m 5’9.5, long legged (around 34”) and 54cm is always ok for me, often with a lot of seatpost showing.

 

[smokeysmoo]

@biggs682

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @smokeysmoo

Not selling anything at the moment due to covid 19 .

Although I do have a 54 Tricross but no disc's and well under budget .

 

[Spiderweb]

This Calibre Lost Lad Gravel Bike from Go Outdoors looks a bargain at £399.
Edit - plus 5% off via Quidco.
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15990777/calibre-lost-lad-road-bike-blue-15990777?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=http://www.digidip.net/&awc=3549_1589042017_cfbaf96ba653605330b6af98512069b5

 

[Guyvers]

This Calibre Lost Lad Gravel Bike from Go Outdoors looks a bargain at £399.
Edit - plus 5% off via Quidco.
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15990777/calibre-lost-lad-road-bike-blue-15990777?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=http://www.digidip.net/&awc=3549_1589042017_cfbaf96ba653605330b6af98512069b5 View attachment 521146

That does look pretty!

Only claris and quite heavy but definitely on the the shortlist.

Thank you

 

[biggs682]

This Calibre Lost Lad Gravel Bike from Go Outdoors looks a bargain at £399.
Edit - plus 5% off via Quidco.
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15990777/calibre-lost-lad-road-bike-blue-15990777?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=http://www.digidip.net/&awc=3549_1589042017_cfbaf96ba653605330b6af98512069b5 View attachment 521146

That's a nice basic machine and would be ideal for a lot of people if they would just ignore it's lack of snob value

That does look pretty!

Only claris and quite heavy but definitely on the the shortlist.

Thank you

Nought wrong with Claris and the extra weight could be anybodies daily visit to the loo

 

[vickster]

One of these?
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/adve...enture-bike---52-54.5-57cm-frames-445620.html

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/550-now-buys-you-a-proper-gravel-bike/

 

[vickster]

This just posted in for sale @Guyvers
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/trek-domane-4-0-carbon-road-bike-size-54-medium.260995/

Although you'll need to find some more budget

 

[Guyvers]

Thanks @vickster.

But currently in discussion about this bike.

Any thoughts??

 

[vickster]

Check the size - it might be a bit big (an M Defy was for me and I'm taller). Giant reckon 5'8-6ft for medium
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/contentPages.asp?pageID=61

Otherwise looks decent, check that the seller has the receipt. Looks like a 2015 model