Peugeot frame Reynolds 753r size querie

[Norwood42]

Hi,
Random one but does anybody know if a Peugeot road bike with Reynolds 753r 57cm frame would fit my 5'8'' frame (it is frame only so i can't try it out)? I have average arms/legs length not neanderthal knuckle dragger so I'm thinking it would be too big but different brands fit differently so I'm wondering if a retro Peugeot 57cm might fit me. Also, I have a newer (still old though) 2000 ish road bike with Shimano 105 brakes/chain set/pedals etc and wondered if there is anyway of finding out if i could transfer these parts to the older 57cm Peugeot Reynolds 753 frame?
Yes that is correct. I am a bit of a novice. Just thought i'd see if any of you pros knew any of this off hand. No worries if not!
Cheers.

 

[pigman]

Far too big, you need to look for 54cm'ish frame

 

[nammonk]

Agree that 57cm will be too big for you. You should be able to use the 105 group on an older frame. A key issue is the spacing of the rear dropouts. Your rear hub will probably be 130mm wide; a 753 Peugeot will probably be 126mm (for 7 speed). You can squeeze a 130mm hub in to a 126mm steel frame (or cold set it to 130), but I'm not sure this is wise/possible with 753.

 

[Norwood42]

Far too big, you need to look for 54cm'ish frame

Thanks I thought this may be the case.

 

[Norwood42]

Agree that 57cm will be too big for you. You should be able to use the 105 group on an older frame. A key issue is the spacing of the rear dropouts. Your rear hub will probably be 130mm wide; a 753 Peugeot will probably be 126mm (for 7 speed). You can squeeze a 130mm hub in to a 126mm steel frame (or cold set it to 130), but I'm not sure this is wise/possible with 753.

Thanks for the advice and noted! I will keep looking for a smaller frame. I do actually have an old (frame is in immaculate condition though) 80’s/90’s steel frame German town bike that has 130mm rear drop outs so I might try to swap as many parts (including the Shimano 105 parts) as possible on to that frame. As the song goes….‘I wish I was a little bit taller’! So many bikes for sale are larger frames boohoo.