BigDawg
Cruising
- Feb 3, 2014
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I need a 2nd opinion on the correct bike size for me. I got measured at a LBS and they said my best fit is a size 58. Based on the recommendation by a friend, I paid the 1,000 JPY and got measured at Y's in Akasaka. They said I should avoid size 58s and instead go for a size 61.
The bike I am looking to buy is a Felt F85 (would like an F75, but the sizes are even more limited). Y's pointed out that the head tube difference between the size 58 and 61 is so much that I would be much better off with the 61: http://www.riteway-jp.com/maintenance/kikakulist/felt_2014_kikakulist.pdf
I would like to ask the experts here if I should follow Y's advice and only look for 61s (which I'm finding is nearly impossible) or if a 58 would be suitable for my size (attached is the Bioracer data).
PS. I tried ordering a Felt F85 size 61 online last week and was told that Felt has already sold all their stock in Japan. I can find some 58s still online (unfortunately I can't find any in a bike shop where I can try the 58).
The bike I am looking to buy is a Felt F85 (would like an F75, but the sizes are even more limited). Y's pointed out that the head tube difference between the size 58 and 61 is so much that I would be much better off with the 61: http://www.riteway-jp.com/maintenance/kikakulist/felt_2014_kikakulist.pdf
I would like to ask the experts here if I should follow Y's advice and only look for 61s (which I'm finding is nearly impossible) or if a 58 would be suitable for my size (attached is the Bioracer data).
PS. I tried ordering a Felt F85 size 61 online last week and was told that Felt has already sold all their stock in Japan. I can find some 58s still online (unfortunately I can't find any in a bike shop where I can try the 58).