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26-07.-2003, 12:41 PM
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How to determine a road bike frame?
I'm starting to become a road bike rider, and I'd like to know how can I make the calculation that let me knowing which better size will be to me? I have 1.80m or 5' 9".
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01-08.-2003, 10:39 AM
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Location: Province of Quebec, Canada
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it depends whether it is compact road or not
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04-08.-2003, 05:10 PM
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Roughly based on your heigh without knowing your inseam and other measurements a 56 cm is probably about right for a traditional road bike or a medium compact frame. The best way is to take different measuremensts and calculate about frame size, saddle height etc. Hinault & Lemond both have a VERY precise system that still works today and can be found in their respective books. Provided they are still in print... or they could be found as a deal on eBay.
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05-08.-2003, 10:58 PM
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Location: Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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without deliberately trying to be annoying......5'9" is closer to 1.75m as opposed to 1.8m which u have said. I was going to offer my opinion in that i ride a 57cm and am 1.8m tall but this also depends on how the manufacturer measures the size.....a medium size compact frame should be a good fit for u.
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05-08.-2003, 11:38 PM
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Location: St. Louis, USA
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U really need to ride the frames U are considering to know for sure. I am 176 cm (5'9½") and ride a 54 cm frame (Kestrel), but some other brand might be different.
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06-08.-2003, 05:16 AM
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Re: How to determine a road bike frame?
Take a look at: http://www.bsn.com/Cycling/ergobike.html
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