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What would a 22" road bike convert to for a size?
I'm looking for a 51 but I'm a bit confused as to how they're sized. Would a 22" fit me?
Answer
As MR says a 22" road bike is roughly 56cm. (Remember an inch equals 2.54cm, so 22 X 2.54 = 56.)
Something you should keep in mind: there really is no standard for how bicycles are measured. One company's 51cm frame may be measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the top tube where it intersects the seat tube. Another company may have an entirely different method of measuring their bikes. Both may bear the 51cm tag, but differ significantly in size.
This may be way more than you care to hear from me, but frame size, at least as measured by seattube length, is not really the best way to size a bike. If you get the seattube length correct, you will be able to standover the bike comfortably when you have your feet on the ground and the bike isn't moving.
In terms of being comfortable, though, the length of the bike is much more important. Even if standover height is correct, if you wind up to stretched out or scrunched up, the bike will be miserable to ride.
Unfortunately, there is no single, easy to derive metric that will give you an appropriate length. The best way to get a comfortable, properly fit bike is have your local bike shop folks measure and fit you.
Hope this helps.
As MR says a 22" road bike is roughly 56cm. (Remember an inch equals 2.54cm, so 22 X 2.54 = 56.)
Something you should keep in mind: there really is no standard for how bicycles are measured. One company's 51cm frame may be measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the top tube where it intersects the seat tube. Another company may have an entirely different method of measuring their bikes. Both may bear the 51cm tag, but differ significantly in size.
This may be way more than you care to hear from me, but frame size, at least as measured by seattube length, is not really the best way to size a bike. If you get the seattube length correct, you will be able to standover the bike comfortably when you have your feet on the ground and the bike isn't moving.
In terms of being comfortable, though, the length of the bike is much more important. Even if standover height is correct, if you wind up to stretched out or scrunched up, the bike will be miserable to ride.
Unfortunately, there is no single, easy to derive metric that will give you an appropriate length. The best way to get a comfortable, properly fit bike is have your local bike shop folks measure and fit you.
Hope this helps.
Is this a good price for a starter road bike?
PBMom
I am trying to find a used road bike to get started on. I am 5'6" and need around a 51cm. This bike looks like it might be a good fit, but it was built by the owner and I do not know enough about them to know if I am getting a good deal or not. I know the Scattente frame is a 2004, but it is in great condition, all pictures show a very sharp bike, but are the components worth the money? He is asking $800:
The Scattante Road Bike has the following:
Frame: Scattante XRL 7000 Series Aluminum
Fork: Weyless Carbon
Headset: CaneCreek
Stem: Ritchey Pro
Handlebar: ITM Vista
Seatpost: FSA SLK Carbon
Saddle: Scott CX
Shifters: Ultegra
Brakes: Ultegra
Front Der Ultegra
Rear Der. Ultegra
Cassette Ultegra 12-25
Crankset 105 w Dura Ace BB
Answer
I agree, you can get a better more modern bike at Bikes direct for that much. For $899 you can get a new bike with ultegra components.
http://bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/knight_x.htm
I agree, you can get a better more modern bike at Bikes direct for that much. For $899 you can get a new bike with ultegra components.
http://bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/knight_x.htm
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