Quote Originally Posted by Bluetree View Post
I have a long torso, which makes me a candidate for non-WSD bikes, but at 5-1 my standover height becomes an issue. I've been hit-or-miss with 48cm bikes. My current 48cm Specialized has a sloping top tube, and the bike fits perfectly. However, some 48cm makes (Cervelo for example) give me a bike-wedgie.

I really like the Orbeas but have to drive quite a ways to find a 48cm Orca/Diva to test. So far, I haven't come across any shorties like me who ride one. Anyone around my height have experience with one?
The Diva comes in a 49cm. But it has a sloping top tube and the seat tube measures only 43cm so I think you would be ok with the standover. The 51cm virtual top tube length would probably work well for you as well. And it's a very hot bike. The seat tube and top tube on the men's 48 are the same length as on the women's 49, but with different seat and head angles. So you should definitely try them before you decide.

As for the standover... why don't you call the shop (or Orbea) and ask them to measure the standover height (preferably measured at the center of the top tube) on both bikes?

Cari



The seat tube on the 49 measures 43cm seems to have a rather short top tube, so you'd probably feel more comfortable on an Orcaseems pretty short in the top tube, in my opinion. I'm