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Small Frames

extra-ordinary_ · 2016-06-14 21:35:33

I'm 5'8" so would generally be looking at medium size bikes. I see that it's stated that the optimal crank length for my height is 170mm which is found mostly on small size bikes. At the moment I see a bike for sale I want but it's only available in size 48cn which I think is probably size XS. Smaller frames are usually…

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14-06-2016 10:35pm

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I'm 5'8" so would generally be looking at medium size bikes. I see that it's stated that the optimal crank length for my height is 170mm which is found mostly on small size bikes. At the moment I see a bike for sale I want but it's only available in size 48cn which I think is probably size XS. Smaller frames are usually stiffer so is it not generally possible or even more desirable - to buy a small frame and then adjust it to fit with a longer handlebar stem and maybe seat post if it's needed?

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#2 14-06-2016 10:45pm
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I'm 5'7". If unsure buy a shorter bike and get a longer stem. A longer bike with a shorter stem is very jumpy & skittish.

Crank length is more to do with inside leg than overall height. I use 170.

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