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sizing a new bike

  • 26-01-2014 4:49pm
    #1
    mister bassett
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭


    hi Guys
    I am looking at a new bike purchase and am relatively new to this game.
    I am 5'11'' with an inside leg of 31.5"
    I am currently looking at a Ridley Compact 1119a but only available in frame size 49"
    would this size be suitable for me?
    Please help:):):)


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  • #2
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    mister bassett wrote: »
    hi Guys
    I am looking at a new bike purchase and am relatively new to this game.
    I am 5'11'' with an inside leg of 31.5"
    I am currently looking at a Ridley Compact 1119a but only available in frame size 49"
    would this size be suitable for me?
    Please help:):):)

    I'd guess you'd need nearer to 54-56 or M/L. Go along to LBS and try out a few sizes..

    Make sure you get it right, you'll be on the bike for 100s of hours after all. Goodluck.


  • #3
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭nilhg


    Just had a look at the geometry of this model and to me the 49 seems to be some where between 54 and 56 in a Trek.

    http://www.athleteshop.nl/ridley-compact-1119a

    not yet's advice is good, if the OP isn't certain of his size then a few visits to bike shops is the way to go.


  • #4
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    mister bassett wrote: »
    hi Guys
    I am looking at a new bike purchase and am relatively new to this game.
    I am 5'11'' with an inside leg of 31.5"
    I am currently looking at a Ridley Compact 1119a but only available in frame size 49"
    would this size be suitable for me?
    Please help:):):)

    you have the same leg and height as me...
    thats my size in ridley
    any larger and youll be stretched out as they fit large


  • #5
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I have a Ridley Compact size Medium which is the equivalent to a 54 as far as i know. I'm bang on 6ft tall so i think you'd need the same size, ie a medium.


  • #6
    mister bassett
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭mister bassett


    Thanks for all the replies guys and yes I took on the advice and went to my local dealer..... Moynans in Nenagh( a well earned plug!!)
    Giving me a very good deal on a giant defy comp 1 with a few nice extras to sweeten the deal. Not to mention all the fabulous free advice !!!
    Bike on order now and can't wait


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  • #7
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭nilhg


    mister bassett wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies guys and yes I took on the advice and went to my local dealer..... Moynans in Nenagh( a well earned plug!!)
    Giving me a very good deal on a giant defy comp 1 with a few nice extras to sweeten the deal. Not to mention all the fabulous free advice !!!
    Bike on order now and can't wait

    Go on, tell us, what size did he reccomend to you in the Giant?

    Lovely bike BTW, best of luck with her...


  • #8
    mister bassett
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭mister bassett


    Medium/large!!!
    Guess you all know your stuff!!


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