Frames sizing

Posted on Fri 17th, August 2007

• #1

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Good evening and welcome.

I am going to build up a fixed wheel machine (coming from MTB single speed) and was wondering about frame sizing.

I am something around 5' 11" and have fairly long legs for my height (two of them as well !).

What frame size would you all recommend, I realize the best course is to turn up at a shop and try a few out, but I wouldn't mind being armed with a bit of knowledge beforehand (just in case the shop tries to sell me the 72cm frame they have been trying to get rid of since 1987).

Any and all information greatly appreciated !! :)

Cheers big ears

Lee
• #2

ffub

56cm would probably be a pretty good bet. Most commonly available size too. ;)
• #3

TheBrick(Tommy)

Check this out, it has a fair bit of info on frame sizing.

http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/438/frame-size/
• #4

.__

Cheers :)

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