If you are 5'2", what road bike size are you riding ?

[SadieKate]

Numbers don't mean a thing. I've ridden a wide range of sizes. I currently ride road frames "labeled" 48, 51 and 52. The top tubes of all are within 1 CM of each other.

You need to know what top tube length you need, combined with the stem and bar length. Headset height will also change from frame to frame. Don't order a frame on-line unless you really know how to measure your current frame and compare to the frames you are considering (BTW, nice frames).

Are you planning to build the bike yourself? Do you own the components or buy from your LBS or? If you have a qualified fitter at an LBS, you could pay for a consultation or they may do it for free if you buy the components from them.

Editing to add:

A competitive fit will recommend a small but a more relaxed riding style will recommend a xs size.

"Competitive" vs "Relaxed"- This is a personal decision based on your preferences, riding style, distance, flexibility, body type, hills to be climbed, etc., etc., etc."

[Eden]

I totally agree with the other gals - the frame sizes alone doesn't mean too much. If I plug all of my stats into most manufacturers sizing charts I usually come up with a recommendation of a 46 to a 48, but my current bike is a 44cm and it fits me well - but I am still looking at getting a shorter stem! I am 5' even, with a short arms. Of course with a different company and different geometry the "size" that fits me could change. To make it even more confusing not all manufacturers measure the same. Its better to get out there and find a good fitter and test ride, test ride, test ride. BTW - I understand for a little more moola Litespeed will customize the geometry of any of their frames.

Q. why would the smaller frame be the "relaxed fit" and the larger be the "competitive" fit? logic tells me the smaller frame would allow you to get your seat up higher and your handlebars lower for a more aggresive position? I only ask because I just had my stem flipped to get me down lower and once I get used to the new position the spacers will be moved to the top to lower me even more. I think this new bike is the first one I've had that has been small enough to get the handlebars lower than the saddle (right now with the stem flipped its about level)

[SadieKate]

A smaller frame will have a short top which allows a longer stem. It will also have a shorter head tube. These both add to the competitive long and low position of racers - as well as stem angle as you mentioned.

[Nanci]

I'm 61.5 inches tall, and ride a Trek 47" wsd with 650 wheels. It seems to be a perfect fit for me.

It seems smaller than my Titus MTB, which is a small frame, and with that bike I was also torn between S and XS, and went with the S because XS was a different frame, (but my frame got recalled later, so I didn't end up with it anyway) and I feel a lot more stretched out on the S, not in an uncomfortable way, but I think I'd have more control over the bike if it were smaller.

Nanci

[annie]

I, too, am 61.5 inches tall (or short, as the case may be - )
I ride a Trek 5200 WSD, 51 cm., with 650 wheels and am very comfortable! I also ride a Trek 2100 (older model, long before they made WSD), 47 cm. frame and 700 wheels. My mtb is a trek 6500, size small - not sure what that translates to. Point is, while reading about what fits other people can help get an idea of where to start, test-riding different bikes and different sizes is so important. It's the only true test of how the bike feels to you. Good luck, moogal. Hope you find that perfect bike.

annie

[sarahkonamojo]

Is a 48cm Specialized Dolce Comp (WSD.) I was also able to fit the mens/unisex 48cm model, but got a deal on the Dolce. Long torso short arms but still needed narrower bars.

5' 2 1/4"

Good luck