Anyone ride smallest frames and 650 wheels?

[Cataboo]

Just a comment - I manage on 700c wheels, I'm 5'1, but I seem to have a relatively long torso. I really really dislike seat tube angles that are bigger than about 73.5 degrees... I just don't feel like I can get my knees/legs comfortable in the right position.

but other people seem to be just fine, so it may be my proportions.

[littlebit]

Its not that I've given up but the more different bikes I look at the more I realize I will never be able to fit into a bike with larger wheels. There are just too many compromise in the frame design. Has anyone ridden the Specalized Ruby with the 650 wheels or the Trek Madone WSD?

[Triskeliongirl]

I have a 48cm cervelo RS (XS) with a 73 degree STA and 650c wheels that I absolutely love. I have long femurs so I need a slack STA, but short arm and torso so the top tube can't be too long either. This is the first ever stock bike I have found that fit me well. For what its worth, it also has no toe clip overlap and I have big feet (42 womens sidis).

Don't use pushing the saddle forward to shorten the reach, that will interfere with your pedaling effeciency.

[Eden]

The Ruby 44 cm Ruby has 700c wheels. I'm 5'0", short torso/arms longer legs and I ride one. I did have to put a slightly shorter stem on it, but it has worked out well for me. I also have a 47 cm ti frame with 650 wheels and I don't think it fits me any better than the Ruby - I also had to put a shorter stem on it.

I agree with the others, don't give up before you try other bikes. Giants tend to have very long top tubes compared to other brands.

[Aggie_Ama]

47 cm Cannondale Synapse with 700cc wheels. I find this bike to be a bit twitchy but I think it is the handlebars, I am contemplating putting a shallower drop. I haven't found a great toe overlap issue, so I really think it isn't the wheels but the bars. I also thing a shorter stem might help.

I used to have a 48 cm Fuji with 650cc and don't think it was that different except tubes were harder to come by.