58 is pretty big, I think. I'm 5'9" and I take a 54 but, like cruziegirl, I have hamster legs - come to think of it, I have many parts that look like a hamster....
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03-02-2005, 12:32 PM #1
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03-02-2005, 01:04 PM #2
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I got the impression from one shop that they didn't have many 58s because it was too early in the season (we still have snow). So I'm trying to remain calm about buying a bike and take my time. But it is really hard to not jump off one and say, "I like that one!!"
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03-02-2005, 01:16 PM #3
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Has visions of nuthatch on a bike riding endlessly in circles!
Originally Posted by nuthatch
I have hamster legs - come to think of it, I have many parts that look like a hamster....
Cycling: See the "quote" button on the bottom right hand corner of each persons response? Click on that and it'll copy their comments into your comment box, then you can edit etc to you hearts content! and good luck on the bike search!
<-----gonna go sit in a corner and pout coz I can't afford a road bike right now! ....living my dreams thru ya'll!
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03-02-2005, 04:41 PM #4
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Ok, duh! I posted earlier and didn't even think about suggesting a Bianchi. I have longer legs and average(maybe a bit longish) arms and they were a good fit for me. The reach is very comfortable. I have a Giro and I absolutely love it, though they don't make it in my beautiful blue anymore. It just fits me like a glove. I also test rode some WSD Treks as well as non-WSD Treks and they also seemed to be a good fit for my body. I chose the Bianchi because I was able to get a carbon fork and seat stays on it and the comparably priced Treks were all aluminum. However, Trek has added some carbon to it's lower end bikes as well.
A 58 should not be hard to find. Most of the men I know just under 6' tall ride a 58...hopefully, your LBS will stock up soon.
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03-03-2005, 04:24 AM #5
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(Nothing like having a big, fat "quote" button right in front of me! Thanks.) Originally Posted by CorsairMac
<-----gonna go sit in a corner and pout coz I can't afford a road bike right now! ....living my dreams thru ya'll!
I sympathize with the not affording a bike thing. I have wanted a new bike for a while and I'm still debating if I should spend the money. My dilemma is, I don't ride often enough now to justify a new bike. But, will I ride more if I have a better bike that fits well? It's some kind of riddle, I think.
After all the great suggestions, I am very anxious to look at the Bianchi this weekend. Thank you to everyone!
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