Specialized Amira

[hid558]

Hi Just want to know if any of the girls who have an amira are size 44 cm. How tall are you and do you have toe overlap.
Thanks,

[indysteel]

Hi Just want to know if any of the girls who have an amira are size 44 cm. How tall are you and do you have toe overlap.
Thanks,

I can't speak to the Amira, but I can speak to toe overlap. I have some toe overlap on all of my road/touring bikes. In my opinion, it's mostly a non-issue. I have to be mindful at slow speeds, but it's generally not a big deal.

If you do a search for "toe overlap" you'll find a number of threads on the issue.

[TigerMom]

Can you try riding a 44 Amira at the store on a trainer to see if you personally have toe overlap?

I'm 5ft 1inch on a 48cm Amira. Clipped in. No toe overlap.

[Koronin]

I did get to test ride an Amira (and I would ride a 44cm). There is some toe overlap but it wasn't noticeable to me. It is a very nice bike. Our local Specilaize/Felt dealer had a road bike test ride day, so got to try one then. I actually have a Felt F-5. I'm right at 5ft.

[Eden]

I'm 5' even with short arms. I ride a 44cm amira. I have size 5-5.5 shoes and I have no toe overlap.

[hid558]

Thanks, for the feedback.

Eden I'm 4' 11" so I guess I too would go with the 44 cm .

[Eden]

A good bike fit has to do with so much more than simply your height.... at 4'11" you *probably* will need a 44, but depending on your build you might ride a larger bike.... I have a long enough inseam to ride a 48 - but I have short arms and the reach is waaaaaaaay to long for me on a frame that big (I need a short stem even on the 44) - but that's my story- you could be built very differently than I am, so be sure to go to a shop where they are knowledgeable about bike fit and will be sure to get you on the bike you need.