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> > > "andrew" <
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> > > > "Paul" <
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> > > > > Enforced relocation (and nagging wife!) forces very reluctant sale.
> Bike in
> > > > > as new condition (< 1 month old), 2003 model, a real flyer. Full O
> CLV
> > > > > frame, Ultegra groupset. Cost 1999 and has done only about 100 m
> iles, never
> > > > > in the wet.
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> > > > Much as I would like to buy your very lovely bike (the lack of 170
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> > > > prevents) it might help those who might if you put the size on.......
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> > > > Andrew
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> > > Sorry all. Size is 56cm. I am 5 feet 11 and it's a perfect fit if that helps anyone.
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> > > Paul
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> > Isn't the 56cm too small for one who's 5' 11"? I'm that size myself and h
> ave
> > a 58cm Trek 5500. The Trek OCLV frames are meassured form BB center to to
> p
> > of seat tube. The top of seat tube extends about one inch above the top t
> ube
> > so it's actually a 57cm ct. I asked Mike Jacoubowski at Chain Recation Bicycles in LA, who's
> > probably the shop that sells the most Trek frames i
> n
> > the world, if I could use a 56 frame and he said "no way".
> >
> > Hjalmar
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> I'm 5' 11" and ride a 58cm Trek 5900. Perfect fit.
>
> Dene
i'm 6ft and have owned both a 56 and a 58cm size 5200 bikes. 56 was at the maximum in saddle &
handlebar position but was comfortable enough. I ended up with a 58cm frame and that feels pretty
perfect for me.