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@Northern_Rob
Yes of course I know there are numerous factors in this but my wife (Who is 171cm to my 170, basically 5.7") looks a little lost on my Olmo fixed and feels it a tad big. It's 54cm with about a 55.5 tt.
She wants a single speed build so I naturally thought of a 53 but I've now got an option on a 52cm Olmo with a 54cm top tube. I like the idea of another Olmo primarily for it's internal cable routing and fairly unique tubing. So my question ladies, and fellas, am I going to go to small ? Are there any 5.7 females out there riding level top tube road bikes and what size are your frames ?
I know I can work with seat posts and bars, likely going with some porteur style like the Velo Orange Milano but can't help thinking a 52 will leave her wanting. Ideas and thoughts please, abuse if you want to but do look at my name. I'm northern and therefore hewn from granite, creosote and fags, grrrr.
Cheers all !