Fit Help Needed ASAP

[SpeedyChix]

Like Liza, I'm 5'6", used to ride a Bianchi CX 52 and a 100 stem. Though I've been using the Salsa Poco bars to shorten the overall reach on most of my bikes. It I set that bike up today, I'd likely use a 90 stem on it.

Suspect you'd get along okay on 52, they typically will have a 53ETT

I'm just coming off from a custom that has a 53.4 ETT (21") and that fit super. Only reason leaving that is my dream frame turned up.

Anyway, it sounds like you'd be good on it. One thing to watch if you start to look at some of the other brands, they might be called a 47 but they'll have a 53TT. The thing to really watch is the ETT.

Spacerwise, instead you could always run a Ritchey stem with a 17deg rather than a 6 to help you get where you need to be. Also, same / similar sized frames are good for CX, for those of us who are a bit shorter, so you can still get your arm through when you go to lift the bike.

Good luck!
CX Rocks.

[KDNYC]

The current trend in CX bikes is actually toward lower BB height and relaxed HT. If you're near a Bianchi dealer, the Concept has the same geometry as the Axis; if you're not riders who own it have commented on the fit being very similar to standard road bikes, with a slightly sloping top tube.

I'm in the other boat: almost 5'7 but with a long torso. I can ride a 52cm but I also tend to push the seat back a bit on many bikes. Classic geometry for me is usually 50cm, but most modern bikes are a bit of a puzzle.