So. I want to buy an All City. My race bike has stack and reach of 525x380 with a 540mm TT - I have a few spacers and a 90mm stem. I want a Macho Man for commuting. The 52 is 563x378 with a 550mm TT. The shop I'm talking to are saying this will be too large and I should size down. Happy to ride with a 90mm stem. Thoughts?
I think stack on the macho man should be higher as it is designed as "cross" bike, the 2mm difference on the reach shouldn't matter much would it? 52 should fit you I think.
So. I want to buy an All City. My race bike has stack and reach of 525x380 with a 540mm TT - I have a few spacers and a 90mm stem. I want a Macho Man for commuting. The 52 is 563x378 with a 550mm TT. The shop I'm talking to are saying this will be too large and I should size down. Happy to ride with a 90mm stem. Thoughts?