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by their advice - for my height
This is the problem. You can have very different proportions to someone else the same height. Ignore height recommendations for bike sizes.
Consider how high your saddle is from the bottom bracket (providing you’ll be using the same length cranks. Also how far the bars are from your saddle and how much lower than your saddle they are. Things like that. Real world measurements of how you fit on the bike and then see if the new frame can accommodate those without a tiny short stem or no seatpost on show etc.
Stack and reach are useful. Vertical and horizontal distance from the BB to the top of the headtube -
If I were making the decision I'd look at other frames/bikes. The reach (386mm) on the smallest frame would be too long for you, not to mention the low stack height.
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So I was wondering if you fellows can help me. I'm about to pull the trigger on a Vitus Energie
I intend to use it to commute - and for some hopefully off the beaten path rides on the weekend. I'm also open to other suggestions of bike if you have one.
It appears to represent excellent value for money - and I can see a few of you have them. Onto the question: sizing.
I previously had an XLS I never gelled with - some of it due to the fact I had to have the seat almost slammed. I bought that in a 54cm frame by their advice - for my height (175/6cm, inseam ~31.5").
So naturally - I'm apprehensive - it seems medium is definitely the best size for me according to the size chart provided for Vitus - but I wanted to see if anyone has real world experiences of this size/can offer advice.