Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Audax => Topic started by: Doo on 23 April, 2021, 06:21:56 pm
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Hi folks,
It's been ages since I purchased a new bike and here's my dilemna...
My current bike is an old Specialized S-Works roubaix 58cm frame and fits ace...
I'm toying with buying a kinesis titanium frame and the size guide indicates a XXL is indicated as I'm 6' 2''
So, I'm between sizes... Do I go for an XL which is similar to what I cycle now or a XXL as indicated by the size guide.
Any thoughts, suggestions etc most welcome. (I'm so far out from a Kinesis dealer)
Cheers, Doo
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Personally, in that position, I would err on the smaller side. You can adjust upwards by fitting a slightly longer stem if necessary.
Not always so easy to adjust downwards if your frame is too big.
ETA: the key measurements to look for in the spec are stack and reach. “Frame size” isn’t always helpful.
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What's wrong with the SWorks Roubaix?
I've found the geometry to be slightly longer and taller than my other bikes, so quite possibly the sizing guide is correct.
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Get the smaller, always
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Have you had a play on this?
https://geometrygeeks.bike/
If you like what you have now, I'd choose the closest, though there's a few things that can catch you out, so you do need care to ensure you are comparing like with like.
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What's wrong with the SWorks Roubaix?
What’s wrong with n+1? ;)
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What's wrong with the SWorks Roubaix?
What’s wrong with n+1? ;)
Nothing, if you want to downgrade ;)
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Hi Doo, I would look at measuring the length of the wheelbase on your current bike & not to go any shorter, wheelbase is important for comfort & handling if you're a taller guy. Smaller frames have shorter top tubes & less wheelbase, OK you can use a longer stem/seat post & even shove the seat back but the bike will feel more lively & less comfortable plus you'll look too big for your bike, Kinesis frames have fairly long chainstays & decent a fork rake, most manufacturers have their geometry available.
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Hi Doo, I would look at measuring the length of the wheelbase on your current bike & not to go any shorter, wheelbase is important for comfort & handling if you're a taller guy. Smaller frames have shorter top tubes & less wheelbase, OK you can use a longer stem/seat post & even shove the seat back but the bike will feel more lively & less comfortable plus you'll look too big for your bike, Kinesis frames have fairly long chainstays & decent a fork rake, most manufacturers have their geometry available.
My Aithein has 405mm stays and 43mm fork rake;)
On the sizing front, I’m 185cm (short 6’ 1”) so fall between L and XL for most. I tend to size down because my inside leg is 88cm (34.5”) so shorter body... The Aithein is XL/59cm, is long and quite tall so I use a -17 degree 90mm stem with a 10mm spacer to get the fit I want. On a large I would use a 110mm 6 degree stem, and possibly fewer spacers.
Mike
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Thanks All,
Nothing 'wrong' with the roubaix - I love it. It's just that it's very old and I want a bike now that can fit wider tyres and has disc brakes.
Thanks for all the responses
Doo:)