Will this CX frame be too big

Jakob · Jan 16, 2013

I'm very tempted to buy this Indy fab Planet X:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Independent-fab ... 1054536395?

Problem is that my roadbike is 60 cm, I'm 6'3" myself and the seller 6'4".
Should I forget all about it? The seller is being very honest telling me it will be to big...

Your thoughts?

ededwards · Jan 16, 2013

I saw this too but the 624mm top tube is at least 35mm longer than I'd ride for cyclocross bike, possibly more. For what it's worth, I'm 6'2" but tend to ride large for my height.

Jakob · Jan 16, 2013

They have recommended a 120 stem for this frame. Could maybe work with a 110 for me. I think it's a pretty good deal.

willhouse · Jan 16, 2013

59cm Salsa La Cruz on ebay at the moment I think. Anygood?

ededwards · Jan 16, 2013

Blimey, that's a fair reach!

I can't remember the top tube on mine for sure, think 585mm with the stem 100, perhaps 110. From the headtube alone it looks a taller frame than the one on eBay. As pictured, it fits me very well and I usually ride a 64cm road frame.

Jakob · Jan 17, 2013

willhouse":3ow1w1lz said:
59cm Salsa La Cruz on ebay at the moment I think. Anygood?

I'm really interested in buying a IF frame. The Salsa frame is disc only and I can't afford new wheels and brakes too...but thanks anyway :roll:

Jakob · Jan 17, 2013

ededwards":3gjoajvz said:
Blimey, that's a fair reach!

I can't remember the top tube on mine for sure, think 585mm with the stem 100, perhaps 110. From the headtube alone it looks a taller frame than the one on eBay. As pictured, it fits me very well and I usually ride a 64cm road frame.

Turns out my inseam is longer than the sellers. Interesting

Jono_blackheart · Jan 18, 2013

Jakob":3k672jee said:
ededwards":3k672jee said:

Blimey, that's a fair reach!

I can't remember the top tube on mine for sure, think 585mm with the stem 100, perhaps 110. From the headtube alone it looks a taller frame than the one on eBay. As pictured, it fits me very well and I usually ride a 64cm road frame.

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Turns out my inseam is longer than the sellers. Interesting

Happens...

I'm a keen archer and 6'2" - there is a guy in my club who is taller than me, but shoots shorter arrows.

Short legs (proportionally) and long torso/arms...

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