Hi
I'm a bit of a newbie. I've been riding for a couple of weeks and using my wife's bike (don't worry, it isn't pink) and am on the verge of buying my own bike, a BeOne Storm Race. I'm struggling to decide which size to get and as it's a good deal from an online retailer I don't have the option of trying before I buy.
My wifes bike is a 52cm Ribble frame with a 12cm stem (she's 5ft 6in), when on the drops it feels a bit small for me and I struggle to get the power down. The BeOne Storm comes in 45, 50, 55 or 60. Should I be looking at the 50 or 55? Could I get the 55 and put a shorter stem on? Does anyone have any experience with these frames?
There's a review here, but a lot of the stuff about geometry doesn't make much sense to me.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-beone-storm-09-34093
I've used an online fit system and it's recommended the following:
Frame Size center-to-center: 53 cm Frame Size center-to-top: 54 cm Overall Reach: 63.69 cm Saddle Height: 71.77 cm Handlebar Width: 42 cm
I'm 5ft 8in with an inside leg of 32"
Really appreciate the help, hoping to place an order in the morning!
I'm a bit of a newbie. I've been riding for a couple of weeks and using my wife's bike (don't worry, it isn't pink) and am on the verge of buying my own bike, a BeOne Storm Race. I'm struggling to decide which size to get and as it's a good deal from an online retailer I don't have the option of trying before I buy.
My wifes bike is a 52cm Ribble frame with a 12cm stem (she's 5ft 6in), when on the drops it feels a bit small for me and I struggle to get the power down. The BeOne Storm comes in 45, 50, 55 or 60. Should I be looking at the 50 or 55? Could I get the 55 and put a shorter stem on? Does anyone have any experience with these frames?
There's a review here, but a lot of the stuff about geometry doesn't make much sense to me.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-beone-storm-09-34093
I've used an online fit system and it's recommended the following:
Frame Size center-to-center: 53 cm Frame Size center-to-top: 54 cm Overall Reach: 63.69 cm Saddle Height: 71.77 cm Handlebar Width: 42 cm
I'm 5ft 8in with an inside leg of 32"
Really appreciate the help, hoping to place an order in the morning!