Anyone ride smallest frames and 650 wheels?

[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..

[Kathi]

Great Choice!