I agree. With the sloping top tube a 50cm frame fits me similar to a 54cm frame with traditional geometry (like a Rambouillet or Saluki...both of which I have owned). A 54 will be something similar to a 58. For road riding you will have a tough time upsizing and getting a classic fit. One of the reasons that Riv loves step over/step thru/etc is because they love to size people up and that allows it to be easier but still that wouldn't be the way to go if you want a road setup. If I wanted a road frame and I absolutely did not want to get on a 50 then I would suggest waiting until the Charlie Gallop comes out because the step thru design will allow that easier. But even then it would be tough to get a good drop bar setup by going larger like that.
On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:44:22 AM UTC-5 four...@gmail.com wrote: > HI Doug, > > I would really reconsider Will's advice.. In my experience, Riv bikes ride > big.. the Bleriot Grant put me on back in the day always felt too large and > the AHH I got from my Dad doesn't feel any too large (with drop bars) for > me.. I say that as it should have been sized for my Dad and he was a good > 2" shorter than me.. at 5'9" (31" PBH and 68cm seat height normally), I > wouldn't consider anything larger than a 50cm and I don't think that will > feel small by any means.. > > BTW- anyone have a 50cm Roadini they want to move on? :) > > Chris > > On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:05:25 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > >> Will from Rivendell would recommend a 50 for you as he did for me. I'm >> 5'10" (almost) with an 83 PBH. My saddle height is 71.5 cm. But, I'm still >> thinking I would prefer a 54. >> Doug >> >> On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4:21:17 PM UTC-5 Judd Levy wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the link, I saw that one as well, unfortunately too big. >>> >>> On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4:51:21 PM UTC-5 Lucky wrote: >>> >>>> I was just thinking I had seen one recently but it’s a 57. Nonetheless >>>> here’s the link: >>>> >>>> [image: 418748400_7019085838173016_3719984432333502610_n.jpg] >>>> >>>> Rivendell Leo Roadini >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947484313436277/?mibextid=HHaHfI> >>>> facebook.com >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947484313436277/?mibextid=HHaHfI> >>>> >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947484313436277/?mibextid=HHaHfI> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Feb 1, 2024, at 13:30, Doug H. <dhansf...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Judd, >>>> >>>> I was in the same boat recently, actually still am. Can I ask what your >>>> height and PBH is for reference? >>>> Doug >>>> >>>> On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4:20:19 PM UTC-5 Judd Levy wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello fine folks >>>>> >>>>> I am looking for a 54cm Roadini, no preferences for year or color. >>>>> Prefer complete but open to frame as well, thanks. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/85738bba-a399-45e7-8a1b-ac5fbf7646bcn%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/85738bba-a399-45e7-8a1b-ac5fbf7646bcn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ed3ae66d-56d7-459b-80b5-c88773eebc0cn%40googlegroups.com.
