Classic 'Help me fit' Thread
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:50 pm
G'day everyone,
Longtime stalker, first time poster. Been looking around and this looks like a great website. I really want to get into cycling and am in of a new bike (my bmx just doesn't cut it when i try to slug it up a hill). I'm planing to purchase a cyclo-cross bike as an all round bike for commuting, getting around and a little bit of trail riding (nothing that would need a mountain bike). I plan to buy a Masi Speciale CX Comp for $900. I have an instem of 80cm and a height of 171cm. I read that a 54cm frame would be best but i can only get a 53 or 56 in this model (http://www.urbanvelocity.com.au/bikes/c ... -2013.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). Could i get away with the 53 or 56 or should i keep on searching. I am still growing though which is another reason why i don't want to burn a whole in my pocket for a first bike.
Other suggestions are highly appreciated!
Tom
Longtime stalker, first time poster. Been looking around and this looks like a great website. I really want to get into cycling and am in of a new bike (my bmx just doesn't cut it when i try to slug it up a hill). I'm planing to purchase a cyclo-cross bike as an all round bike for commuting, getting around and a little bit of trail riding (nothing that would need a mountain bike). I plan to buy a Masi Speciale CX Comp for $900. I have an instem of 80cm and a height of 171cm. I read that a 54cm frame would be best but i can only get a 53 or 56 in this model (http://www.urbanvelocity.com.au/bikes/c ... -2013.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). Could i get away with the 53 or 56 or should i keep on searching. I am still growing though which is another reason why i don't want to burn a whole in my pocket for a first bike.
Other suggestions are highly appreciated!
Tom