Trek hybrid bike size

[nikica]

hello

i found the bike i will buy for now until i decide to invest in a light road bike.
i have found Trek hybrid bike - not sure what is the type, which I like, but as it is on sale they only have a frame size 17.5". I am 174cm tall with normal maybe slightly long legs and the seller is convincing me that it is too small for me. i tried to sit on it and I don't find it that small. However, i am unexperienced in buying bikes and i'm not sure.
i can't take it for a try for a few days.
Should i order a bigger one (he is suggesting 19.5") or is this suitable? he should have different sizes in a month or so.
any advice?

thanks

Nina

[lauraelmore1033]

If I've done the math right, you are about the same height as me and that size bike would definitely be too small for me. Don't make the same mistake I made (which was impulsively get the smaller bike and repent in leisure). It's definitely worth the wait to get the right size.

[sarahspins]

I am about 3cm shorter than you and I have a 17.5" trek hybrid and it fits me fine. I was able to try bigger and smaller frames (and some of the WSD models), so I know for sure those didn't feel right.. and I would recommend trying the bigger frame to see how that feels before making up your mind.

[uforgot]

I'm about 165cm (yeah, I had to do the math too) with longish legs and that's the size I ride. Sounds too small to me too.

Zen has this bike. Zen? what size are you riding?

[Grog]

I have a Trek Hybrid (7.2 fx) in 17.5" and measure 164 cm. It's just the right size for me.

The fit will depend on your legs and torso length, but I find that generally beginners (I don't know if you're one) feel more comfortable on a smaller bike, something about a greater feeling of safety. But that may cause some issues after a few weeks if the bike does not fit right.

You may want to try a few other sizes and see how they feel. (I know it may not be obvious for you.)

But above all: resist buying a bike because it's on sale and a good deal (unless it's your 10th bike!!) :D

Good luck!

[nikica]

hey thanks for replying.
i cannot try larger size as they don't have it right now.
i have a small bike now and i do ride for years and i always had smaller bikes as they fit in my elevator. but those were city bikes. i would like to ride a proper sized one this time and this one will go on some trips with me.
Seller said that it really looks small for me.
i think i will go with the bigger size. Problem is if I understood correctly that it is worse to buy a bike that is too big than too small.
if i order this larger one it will still be with discount so i don't have to rush because of the sale.
on trek official page they also suggest 18/19" for my height.

I hope it will be fine.

[beccaB]

I have the 7.3. I had to have a larger frame size ordered for me because I'm 5'7' and my legs are long, so when I turned corners my knee would get too close to my elbow of the frame was too small.

[Photoflygirl]

I have the 19" 7.5 WSD and I am 5.75 ft. tall. :p