Another 5'2" yet my bike is a 47cm. Different manufacturers, different bikes, more confusion for you
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01-13-2008, 01:12 PM #1
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2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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01-13-2008, 04:40 PM #2
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not to add more confusion but...
....one person who is 5'2" may ride a bike with completely different geometry than another 5'2" person. It all depends on how long your legs are, now long your torso is, and how long your arms (reach) are/is.
Find a bike shop you trust (bigger does NOT mean better!) and go get fitted for a bike. A good shop will know what fits you and will work with you to find a bike that feels right.
Still, you DO need to ride lots of bikes before you know what "right" feels like.
Good luck and don't give up! -jane"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
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01-22-2008, 07:46 PM #3
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Don't give up. Keep trying bikes. At any height the perfect fit is hard to find. I'm 5'1", my first road bike was 47 cm but I've ridden up to 50 cm, I now ride full custom, my commuter is uhm erm 17" I think, the mixte uhm ....who knows.
but they all fit.
More info here.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=12441Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
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01-23-2008, 09:26 AM #4
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same here 5'2 with a 29 inch inseam. My mountain bike is a 14 inch and suits me really well. But you might have longer legs? I agree with keep trying and don't settle. There is a bike for you I promise!
Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
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01-23-2008, 10:15 AM #5
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It's like dating, but without the bad movie or dinner.
Originally Posted by Brandi
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
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01-25-2008, 04:56 AM #6
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Trek--LOL!
Zen--I thought you were taller than that.
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01-25-2008, 05:01 AM #7
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And I'm 5'8" and ride a 52 cm. Who knows? Ride lots. Originally Posted by Trek420
Don't give up. Keep trying bikes. At any height the perfect fit is hard to find. I'm 5'1", my first road bike was 47 cm but I've ridden up to 50 cm, I now ride full custom, my commuter is uhm erm 17" I think, the mixte uhm ....who knows. but they all fit. "If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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