Anyone ride smallest frames and 650 wheels?

[CyborgQueen]

Littlebit -

How has it been going? Did you ever get the Pro Fit?

I did today - I'm 5 feet. The guy was commenting on how long my femur was. My inseam length is 70cm. My torso and arm is the same size.

After he did all the mathematics and plugging in the computer. He found the Jamis Venura Elite (with 700c wheels) will fit perfectly. There may be a small clearance issues, but it not such a big deal (at least that's what he says).

I asked him about the Felt because that will fit me as well, but then he explained that the ST angle is too much, and I would end up being more uncomfortable bending my body more than I should (short top tube).

There are bikes out there, but like everyone says, it all has to do with your dimensions and how you will bend over.

I can't wait to order my bike! :-)

[buddha_bellies]

So have you decided on a bike yet?

I have the Ruby (44cm) and I'm 5'1" with 70cm (27.5") inseam. My LBS switched my stem to a shorter one. Everything is working beautifully. I love my Ruby. I don't have the toe overlapping issue but I wear size 5.5 shoes too. Don't know if others have any problems with that.

I also went to a physio therapist who is also a professional bike fitter for tri athletes. He sack up my shoes and till my seat nose down a bit. He suggested that I get a 165mm crank which I've yet to do but that's something to think about.

Have you test ride a 44cm Ruby?

I test rode the Trek 47cm last year. I found it I was stretching way too far and wasn't very comfortable after awhile.

[Running Mommy]

I didn't read all the replies, but did you find a bike that fits you properly?
Please tell me that your old Giant was AT LEAST an XS, not a small. If it was a small then I am 99% sure the LBS that sold it to you because they are either A) Morons B) had no clue c) needed to get rid of the small... Or all three.
I don't even need your measurements to tell you a size small is WAY to big for someone who is 5'.

I am 5'1" and the 47cm Felt I ordered for myself was WAY to big. But I am short in every way. Arms, legs, torso.

Depending on the bike I ride between a 44 and a 46. And I have 650 wheels and love them! I don't know why people are so anti 650. There are still a decent selection of 650 tires out there. And being on the small side I like the feeling of riding a bit closer to the ground. My flat bar roadie is a 700c bike and I always feel like I'm riding in a jacked up 4x 4 pickup.

[littlebit]

Just got my New Serotta. The fit is perfect! All I can about the ride is WOW!

[redrhodie]

She's a beauty! The cat seems to like it, too!

[Kathi]

Welcome to the Serotta club! Your bike is beautiful. Which model did you get?

[alimey]

Effective top tube measurement is the one to look at I think. Nowadays the seattube size which manufacturers always quote isn't much help as some bikes are compact (sloping), some are not. & some are in between. I am just over 5' & ride a Serotta 46p w/ 650c wheels (no longer made I think) - it has a 48.5cm effective top tube (ie; measured on the horizontal). Find a good fitter who can tell you what top tube length you should look for & then make a list . . . Or get a custom made. It's really really miserable being too stretched out - you won't feel safe, your saddle will likely be uncomfortable & in the end you will probably put on a really short stem to try & fix it. Then the bike will likely be a bit twitchy. How do I know all these things? Take a guess - I have done it before!!

Also think about crank length - TA do 160mm. Also handlebar reach (ie' the amount they go forwards) - also reach of sti or ergos. The new ultegra & Dura ace have reach adjustment I believe - I just used shims to bring them super close to the bars.

Good luck.

[littlebit]

Welcome to the Serotta club! Your bike is beautiful. Which model did you get?

Hi...It's the Fierte..Steel Frame Carbon Fork...Ultegra Compact Double...Just a shade over 18lbs..Knapps Cycles in NJ did a great job in fitting me and building up the bike..