I’m checking this out tomorrow, if I converted it to flat bars and went full x-bike could it be a better fit for me? I just want a taste of that sweet titanium.
Jaimemgn on
slam the seat, who cares, just ride!
Tosssauceinmybag on
You should be in the ballpark. Cool bike
treeof611 on
It’ll fit.
THE7APINO on
Some short reach compact bars will make a huge different with fit. Also, measure the top tube and compare it with bikes you already ride.
buffoonery4U on
I’m 5’8″, not real flexible any more. If those bars are a bit of a reach, swap the stem out for a shorter one. I ride custom 53~54 cm roadbikes with 80ish mm stems depending on the bars. I’d buy it in a heart-beat. Tweak it as needed and ride the hell out of it.
Lornesto on
I’m 5′ 8, with short legs, and I could ride most 55’s without too much trouble. I’d prefer slightly smaller, but certainly not wildly out of my size range.
I may go for a shorter stem, personally.
ParkAndDork on
DO IT
partsbinhack on
I’m 5’10” and a 54 is right for me, I don’t have the longest legs though. 30” inseam. 55 might work for ya if you have longer legs, but you might end up smashing your bits on that top tube. Good deal on that bike though.
thisfugginguy on
Hell yeah. Shorter stem, shorter reach bars and a zero offset seatpost. If that seat tube is 55cm then the top tube can’t be too long judging by this picture
johnmflores on
If you don’t buy that, I will! Signed, another 5′-8″ human
External_Mulberry548 on
The parts are almost worth the asking price- run, don’t walk. I have the lower-end Catalyst model and it’s a forever bike for me (among a few others).
_Tower_ on
55 should fit, but just barely
muddyfoot on
hell of a deal! peep the bottom bracket area and chainstays for cracks! litespeed made great stuff, but i’ve seen a few old ones crack there. If it isn’t cracked by now, it should be fine!
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I’m checking this out tomorrow, if I converted it to flat bars and went full x-bike could it be a better fit for me? I just want a taste of that sweet titanium.
slam the seat, who cares, just ride!
You should be in the ballpark. Cool bike
It’ll fit.
Some short reach compact bars will make a huge different with fit. Also, measure the top tube and compare it with bikes you already ride.
I’m 5’8″, not real flexible any more. If those bars are a bit of a reach, swap the stem out for a shorter one. I ride custom 53~54 cm roadbikes with 80ish mm stems depending on the bars. I’d buy it in a heart-beat. Tweak it as needed and ride the hell out of it.
I’m 5′ 8, with short legs, and I could ride most 55’s without too much trouble. I’d prefer slightly smaller, but certainly not wildly out of my size range.
I may go for a shorter stem, personally.
DO IT
I’m 5’10” and a 54 is right for me, I don’t have the longest legs though. 30” inseam. 55 might work for ya if you have longer legs, but you might end up smashing your bits on that top tube. Good deal on that bike though.
Hell yeah. Shorter stem, shorter reach bars and a zero offset seatpost. If that seat tube is 55cm then the top tube can’t be too long judging by this picture
If you don’t buy that, I will! Signed, another 5′-8″ human
The parts are almost worth the asking price- run, don’t walk. I have the lower-end Catalyst model and it’s a forever bike for me (among a few others).
55 should fit, but just barely
hell of a deal! peep the bottom bracket area and chainstays for cracks! litespeed made great stuff, but i’ve seen a few old ones crack there. If it isn’t cracked by now, it should be fine!