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    Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
    Hi,

    Ask ehirsch83 (Emily) she rode on the same bike last summer. It is a very nice bike I think. And your height is the same as the person who currently owns the bike. If it fits her, chances are really good that it will fit you.
    Proceed with caution. Height is fickle when it comes to bikes. Proportion + height is more accurate. Ask the seller not only her height, but her inseam and if possible her arm length. I understand that might be awkward, but it's important.

    I am 5'6" and I ride a 49cm. I used to ride 54cm bikes (for decades) because that's what bike shop guys everywhere told me was proper for my height. But I have very long legs, which makes my torso short. I know several women my height who ride much bigger bikes--like 53s and 54s, but they are okay with that since they have different proportions than I do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
    Proceed with caution. Height is fickle when it comes to bikes. Proportion + height is more accurate. Ask the seller not only her height, but her inseam and if possible her arm length. I understand that might be awkward, but it's important.
    Oh so so true.. bad me
    Smilingcat

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    Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
    Oh so so true.. bad me
    Smilingcat
    Oh, no! Not Bad You at all...I just expanded upon your original idea...you're the spark!

 

 

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