Specialized Tricross Geometry/Sizing...

[lauraelmore1033]

my 54 cm tricross fits me perfectly. I am 5'8" or so. I can also ride a 56 comfortably, but it's not as perfect as the 54.

[ACiveE]

my 54 cm tricross fits me perfectly. I am 5'8" or so. I can also ride a 56 comfortably, but it's not as perfect as the 54.

How much standover clearance do you have?

[lauraelmore1033]

This is not a precise measurement, but I can fit 3 fingers between me and the top tube on the 54.

[AnnieBikes]

I have a Tri-Cross and am 5'5". It is the 51. I could not get on the larger bike as it was just too tall. If you can possibly try it for size, I would definitely do that. Even if the price is right it might not work for you! Good luck. It is a great bike. I do not cyclocross. I use it for touring! I also have a road bike but the TC is really comfortable for long rides.

[ACiveE]

Thanks everyone...

... the main difference is the standover height. An increase of roughly 1.5". I have called around to shops within a 3.5hr radius and no one has anything. At 3.5hrs I my as well just go look at the actual bike in question!

I keep standing over my current bike and measuring the clearance and thinking... "hmm, would there be enough clearance if 1.5" were missing????"

[Cataboo]

Get some 1.5 inch high telephone books or something and place it under your wheels, then stand over it.

People that are giving their heights & what size tri-cross they ride, might want to mention their inseam lengths - it'll make it easier to compare.

[ACiveE]

Yeah... I think I'm going ot pass on this. I'm going to keep my eyes open but even at a "deal" it's not a deal if it doesn't work for me.