Worrying my bike may be too big

Perrin21 · Sep 25, 2016

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I've just lowered my stem height and it seems to have made a big difference. I feel I can lift my front end a lot easier now and the frame doesn't feel so big. I'm pretty comfortable I'm just not used to having a saddle set so low. I guess that means I can trim its length shorter.

Gaddmeister · Sep 26, 2016

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19" is too big. I'm 5ft 10 with shorter legs and 17" is about right for me, 18" at a push.

02gf74 · Sep 27, 2016

Post photo of bike, the amount of seatpost showing can give indication of correct sizing or not.

Roughly frame size is height divided by 3 for rad frame, subtract 5 in for mtb.

At 5 ft 6 that is less than 17 in.

19 is more than recommended.

Perrin21 · Sep 27, 2016

here is the height of the seat currently.

Max P · Sep 27, 2016

The frame is [much] too B-I-G for you!

You can 'make' it fit by putting on a short tall stem or having a piddly seatpost but it's the wrong size.

mattr · Sep 27, 2016

I've got more seat pin showing on my (level top tube) road bike.

That's one, or possibly two sizes too big.
At 5´6" you're probably right on the limit of a 16/17" frame.

Perrin21 · Sep 27, 2016

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To be honest I've been out on it quite a few times this week and I'm happy with the sizing now. I did measure myself without shoes and socks lol.

The History Man · Sep 27, 2016

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Perrin21":2toineru said:
To be honest I've been out on it quite a few times this week and I'm happy with the sizing now. I did measure myself without shoes and socks lol.

I do think you need a bit more post showing on your bike though. At least an inch or two.

Pop in for a test ride if you're passing. Note post :mrgreen:

KermitGKona88 · Sep 27, 2016

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Very very simple equation here, stand on the floor with the top tube between your legs, do you have any clearance between the top tube and you dangly bits :?: If the answer is no or just a tiny bit it is TOO BIG :!: :!: :!:

Perrin21 · Sep 27, 2016

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I have a small amount of room above the top tube. My old bike was a 17 and I felt it was too small.

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