Should i get this bike???

[spockroyaltea]

Motobecane track bike 56cm circa 1970
im 5-10 or so with long legs (never been fitted for a bike, but 56cm sounds about right...yes?)
ebay for about $130...looks to be in great condition

fixed gears just seem so cool!

 

[John M]

Motobecane track bike 56cm circa 1970
im 5-10 or so with long legs (never been fitted for a bike, but 56cm sounds about right...yes?)
ebay for about $130...looks to be in great condition

fixed gears just seem so cool!

Probably in the ballpark, but correct fit involves more than just the listed frame size. For those do not have the experience to determine if a bike will fit them properly sight unseen, perhaps ebay or mail order is not the best way to buy. You would do better with the assistance of a good local shop, and many have older used bikes for sale, or at least here in Seattle they do.

 

[Doctor Morbius]

Probably in the ballpark, but correct fit involves more than just the listed frame size. For those do not have the experience to determine if a bike will fit them properly sight unseen, perhaps ebay or mail order is not the best way to buy. You would do better with the assistance of a good local shop, and many have older used bikes for sale, or at least here in Seattle they do.

Agree. Standover height is just a crude estimate when it comes to fit. Top tube length is just as important. Also some people prefer an upright riding position and others prefer a tucked aero position. It's really difficult to tell what size is really going to work best without actually being on the bike for a while.