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I've seen some fit stories in some messages, and just thought I'd
throw this one out there, too. I'm 5'2.5". I have short legs, short arms, and yup, a short torso. I would really prefer NOT to have 650c wheels/tires if I can avoid it. I'm putting my old Klein into retirement as a getting to work bike/travel bike (it is an old aluminum frame bike that was new in like '98). I think my Klein is like a 51cm...but I can't remember exactly. Mostly i like to just ride, and occasionally i like to ride long (trained for an ironman last year). I certainly would like an upgrade and am thinking that I'd like something a little softer to ride on, i.e., not aluminum. I'm not a super serious, competitive rider, but I do like to be comfortable, and appreciate a nice bike. I'll probably be doing some longer rides--50+ miles, 2-3x/wk but probably not racing (maybe an occasional tri). I'm a little averse to Bianchi...not the company or what they do, just that i've tested these bikes a bunch of times and just don't seem to work for me--not comfy--ironically, I think the top tube is too short. I'd be up for a Trek, I suppose...just about other choices out there. So, here is the question: I know a bunch of folks out there have so much more experience than I do. What manufacturers would you suggest for frames (am willing to build my own)that would be suitable for my needs??? Thanks in advance! Deb |
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Deb wrote:
I'm 5'2.5". I have short legs, short arms, and yup, a short torso. I would really prefer NOT to have 650c wheels/tires if I can avoid it. I understand your reluctance to 650c wheels, but that's about the only way to get a "normal" geometry in a small frame. Compact frames have some advantages, but you still get a weird geometry and/or toe overlap. I'm putting my old Klein into retirement as a getting to work bike/travel bike (it is an old aluminum frame bike that was new in like '98). I think my Klein is like a 51cm...but I can't remember exactly. "Frame size" (i.e., seat tube length) isn't the most critical thing in a fit. Concentrate more on top tube length, and the overall geometry including BB height. I'm a little averse to Bianchi...not the company or what they do, just that i've tested these bikes a bunch of times and just don't seem to work for me--not comfy--ironically, I think the top tube is too short. I'd be up for a Trek, I suppose...just about other choices out there. Unless the bike is set up properly for you, a test ride can be misleading. What don't you like about your current bike? I don't really buy the "aluminum is harsh" theory. Is there a particular problem with fit or handling? Art Harris |
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