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  • 07-06-2008 12:21am
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    domonick
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    hi guys im 5.9 height just wondering what frame size would suit somebody my size


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    TinyExplosions
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    domonick wrote: »
    hi guys im 5.9 height just wondering what frame size would suit somebody my size

    Depends on type of bike, and inside leg length. For a road bike, 52-54cm should be average. wiggle.co.uk and a number of other sites have frame sizers where you can input your size and see what frame would suit you best.

    Also, some people prefer to go a size larger or smaller than would be optimal, for comfort reasons (I personally like going slightly small)


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    domonick
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    thanks for the reply the bike i was looking at is 19 inch frame second hand but in good condition my inside leg is 30 inch and as i said im 5.9 does that sound about right ?


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    TinyExplosions
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    domonick wrote: »
    thanks for the reply the bike i was looking at is 19 inch frame second hand but in good condition my inside leg is 30 inch and as i said im 5.9 does that sound about right ?

    It sounds ok really, but you want to try it out to be sure


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    domonick
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    tried it out yesterday feels ok but its my first road bike so just want to be sure about size ,when cycling should your legs be at full stretch ?


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    TinyExplosions
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    domonick wrote: »
    tried it out yesterday feels ok but its my first road bike so just want to be sure about size ,when cycling should your legs be at full stretch ?

    Pretty much. You really want to have to get out of the saddle when you stop.


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    copacetic
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    domonick wrote: »
    tried it out yesterday feels ok but its my first road bike so just want to be sure about size ,when cycling should your legs be at full stretch ?


    sitting on saddle your heel on pedal, leg should be pretty much locked out. This means when ball of foot is on pedal you have a little bit of room so aren't locking your knees on every pedal stroke..


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    domonick
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    thanks for all the advice guys im looking forward to getting on the bike i've had my fill of sitting in traffic


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