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Post by xmayor on Jun 21, 2018 22:16:55 GMT 8
Feels like I’m between S and XS frame size.... which should I go? Which is simpler/easier to adjust to the right fit?
Riding conditions are: 1. I’m no racer; just a hobbyist. 2. Had little experience on RB during the younger years. Long time MTB rider, stopped for several years, then went back to riding for almost 2 years now. 3.Got tired of the trails and now goes on 100% paved roads (the main reason for the shift to RB). 4. Ride 2x to 3x a week, between 20kms to 50kms trip. 5. Mostly on flat, but occasionally go on climb (i. e. Marcos Twin Mansion, Cardiac, or Tagaytay).
Now eyeing on an entry level built bike; too busy to take the “bike building” path 😔. Have had tried a S and XS bikes but of different brand/model and components... and are also different from the RB I’m planning to buy.
All inputs will be highly appreciated.
TIA!😁
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Post by spyghost on Jun 22, 2018 19:46:13 GMT 8
It's a tough call without seeing you vs the target bikes.
Just be cautious that different year models may have different sizes. For one 2017 spez are shorter than 2018, like me I need to be in med for 2017 but s for 2018.
Same goes for different brands. In some brands I need to be in med but some s.
I'm 5'8" btw.
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Post by anthrax76 on Jun 23, 2018 2:25:27 GMT 8
for road bikes, i never really trusted an archaic S/M/L. better have the actual numbers in.
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Post by spyghost on Jun 23, 2018 6:20:18 GMT 8
To add, the only important numbers to look at when it comes to sizing a frame are reach and stack. Once you've nailed the correct length needed by your body against these, choosing a bike frame will be a breeze regardless of what it is.
The other figures in a frame are only specifics to how one rides his bike or what bike it is. Seapost height doesn't (will never) determine frame size objectively as it varies by design.
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Post by xmayor on Jun 23, 2018 7:57:20 GMT 8
Thanks spyghost and anthrax76 for the insights. 😊 Okay, I’m leaning on an entry level giant contend (forgot to ask what year model) built bike. Sat on the S and XS, but didn’t test ride the bike yet (will have the actual test ride when I’m already decided). Looks like both the S and XS will work for me, but I want to know which is easier/simpler to fine tune the “fit”, if ever, for a more comfortable position depending on the type of ride (i.e. beyond my average distance rides).
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Post by anthrax76 on Jun 23, 2018 8:27:33 GMT 8
regardless of it's S or XS, both can be fine tuned.
like what Spyghost said, measure your stack and reach. the S and XS sizing takes the seat tube length which by all means is irrelevant because of the sloping top tube designs.
here's my forever example. I used to have 3 mtb's of varying sizes. MOB size is 16" or small, a bootleg Diamondback is 18" or medium, and a Schwinn at 19" or Large. Things is all these 3 bikes have the same ETTL. Mated with a 120mm fork will have the same bb height. All I needed was a shorty stem which i favor and the handlebar height that i also favor.
so like i said, the S, M, L sizing won't really help, get the numbers in, then swap out the parts if you can bargain with the bike shop. a long time roadie i knew had a proper bike fit after more than 10 years of riding, apparently his saddle is 5mm off his body measurement. After the adjustment, his back pain went away.
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Post by xmayor on Jun 23, 2018 19:28:36 GMT 8
thanks once again Sir anthrax76 for your time, giving valuable insights. 🙌
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Post by anarki on Jun 25, 2018 8:37:02 GMT 8
Buildserye!
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Post by verblkint on Jun 26, 2018 5:04:31 GMT 8
These days, when in doubt over mountain bike sizes, it's more prudent to choose the larger of the two. Besides, you're a recreational biker anyway. Unsolicited advice, kung small gamit mo dati, mag small ka na lang ulit, regardless of geometry/sizing methodology/kuwento ng mga ka-ride. On a somewhat related note, size S is easier to resell than an XS.
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Post by xmayor on Jun 28, 2018 6:52:27 GMT 8
These days, when in doubt over mountain bike sizes, it's more prudent to choose the larger of the two. Besides, you're a recreational biker anyway. Unsolicited advice, kung small gamit mo dati, mag small ka na lang ulit, regardless of geometry/sizing methodology/kuwento ng mga ka-ride. On a somewhat related note, size S is easier to resell than an XS. Thank you sir for the insights and advice! 😊
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Post by xmayor on Sept 3, 2018 19:06:10 GMT 8
muntik na naman mapunta sa ganitong route... may nag-offer ng frame set at a very good price. kaso nagbago isip nya! 😔 now have the following options: option 1: 2018 giant contend 3 at 25k srp alum frame & fork shimano claris gs 8, 11-34 cogs option 2: 2018 merida scultura 100 at 32k srp alum frame & carbon fork shimano claris gs internal cabling 8, 11-28 cogs option 3: 2019 merida scultura 200 at 35k srp alum frame & carbon fork internal cabling shimano sora gs 9, 11-28 cogs haha, hirap mag decide! 🤯
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Post by xmayor on Sept 10, 2018 7:03:15 GMT 8
finally pulled the trigger... got the XS giant. www.giant-bicycles.com/us/contend-3did a 20km test ride (30kph max, 24kph ave) and it’s comfortable, whether on the hood, top, or on the drop. 😊
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Post by xmayor on Oct 6, 2018 12:14:38 GMT 8
first climb with the bike... wahaha! sagad sa 1:1 gear ratio! 😭 around 40km ride on my velo wireless but for some reason i don’t know...putol yung strava record. 😔
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Post by albatross99 on Oct 7, 2018 13:25:32 GMT 8
Wow RB na ni sir!☺
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Post by xmayor on Oct 10, 2018 17:04:55 GMT 8
plainly paved roads na lang kasi palagi ang ride, and dehins na maka-catch up sa mga younger riders mostly using 29er. hayun, medyo nakakasabay na sa flats pero olats pa din sa akyatan, hahaha!
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Post by lefty on Feb 1, 2019 21:26:40 GMT 8
xmayor Sir pareho tayo. May rb na rin ako. Cannondale Caad. Tama pagpili mo ng smaller size. Ako rin namroblema kung size 51 o 54, ksi in between ako. Pero sabi sa kin, pag in between, go smaller, ksi daw mas madali mag adjust ng fit sa smaller frame. Di gaya sa mtb na ok lang pag medyo malaki ang size, sa rb kelangan daw tlga maganda fit sa yo. Size 51 rb ko, fits like a glove dhil mahaba nman stem. Pwede ko pa nga bawasan ng spacers para mas mababa yung drop pero tsaka na pag medyo sanay na ako.
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Post by xmayor on Jun 23, 2020 22:47:44 GMT 8
now getting more serious... got this baby for 45% off the tag price. 😍
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Post by anthrax76 on Jul 1, 2020 15:45:23 GMT 8
ooooh, hehehe, kailan mabibinyagan?
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Post by xmayor on Jul 3, 2020 15:44:33 GMT 8
last Sunday ride... first time lang din ulit lumabas since start of ECQ. 😂
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Post by albatross99 on Jul 6, 2020 19:32:53 GMT 8
Stay Safe always guys!
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