nathasm
10-13-2004, 04:33 AM
Hello all,
I've got a TCR Composite and I'm looking at building up a winter bike. Since I've only owned compact frames, I'd like some help/advice on what size I'd need for a "regular" frame shape.
Right now, I ride a Medium TCR with a "3" seat post. My frame choices are either a 53 or a 56:
53cm:
Seat Tube (c-c) - 49cm
Seat Tube (c-t) - 53cm
Top Tube (c-c) - 54.5cm
Seat Angle - 73
Head Angle - 72.5
56cm:
Seat Tube (c-c) - 52cm
Seat Tube (c-t) - 56cm
Top Tube (c-c) - 56cm
Seat Angle - 73.2
Head Angle - 73
Thanks,
.nathan.
Avenolpey
10-13-2004, 07:23 AM
I am guessing from your 3 inch seatpost that you are approx 5'10 with a 32 inch inseam. This would put you on a 55,56. If you should ride a standard frame in a 53 you would likely be on a small compact frame.
Hello all,
I've got a TCR Composite and I'm looking at building up a winter bike. Since I've only owned compact frames, I'd like some help/advice on what size I'd need for a "regular" frame shape.
Right now, I ride a Medium TCR with a "3" seat post. My frame choices are either a 53 or a 56:
53cm:
Seat Tube (c-c) - 49cm
Seat Tube (c-t) - 53cm
Top Tube (c-c) - 54.5cm
Seat Angle - 73
Head Angle - 72.5
56cm:
Seat Tube (c-c) - 52cm
Seat Tube (c-t) - 56cm
Top Tube (c-c) - 56cm
Seat Angle - 73.2
Head Angle - 73
Thanks,
.nathan.
nathasm
10-13-2004, 07:37 AM
I'm actually 5'8" on a good day (maybe 1/4" shy) but my pant inseam is 30". Hence my concern on which frame size...I'm leaning towards the 53cm.
.nathan.
I am guessing from your 3 inch seatpost that you are approx 5'10 with a 32 inch inseam. This would put you on a 55,56. If you should ride a standard frame in a 53 you would likely be on a small compact frame.
Avenolpey
10-13-2004, 08:21 AM
Sounds like the right choice. What frame are you looking at?
I'm actually 5'8" on a good day (maybe 1/4" shy) but my pant inseam is 30". Hence my concern on which frame size...I'm leaning towards the 53cm.
.nathan.
nathasm
10-13-2004, 08:49 AM
Looking to build up my first ever winter/beater/training bike. I finally have enough parts lying around that I only need a few smaller items besides the frame/fork. The cheaper the better!
I'm probably going to get a Fetish Cycles frame off eBay for like $70! Can't go wrong with that!
.nathan.