Felt F55 60 vs. 56 or 54?

Hi,

I'm sure a number of you can help me with these two questions...

I'm interested in starting in cycling as a late 40s guy - a few races a year and 3 or 4 triathlons - and am 5'11". I've been sized to a 55cm Kestrel and a medium Giant frame, which I think would translate to a 54 or 56 Felt frame. I have a chance to purchase an unused 2005 Felt F55 for a great price, but it is a 60 size.

So, could this be adjusted to fit me?

And, what potential problems might I run into if I choose to ride it 50 to 60 miles at a time?

Thanks for your answers! ME Runner

It won't fit correctly. The downsides are:

1) You might not be able to get the saddle to bar drop that you want.
2) You might require a short stem, resulting in twitchy steering.
3) It will be a little heavier than a smaller frame.
4) You might rack your jewels with the higher standover height.
5) Larger frames typically have a slacker seat angle.

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60 is way too big for you. You'll definitely regret it.

I think it's fair to say you can jig around on a bike that is one size +/- using a longer or shorter stem etc. A bike that is 3 sizes up I'd say is going to be pretty impossible to reach any kind of reasonable fit on it.

--brett

I am 6'1", 33" inseam, have a 58cm Felt F65 and that is just right. I tried a 60cm and found the standard top tube/stem was too far a reach.