RJM- funny-i have the exact same dimensions as you. 5'6" 79 pbh and i agree w that statement. ive never had a 700c bike that didn't have toeverlap --i had a cross check that had foot overlap not just toe. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:46:17 PM UTC-4, RJM wrote: > > I ride a 48 Sam Hillborne, have a 79 PBH and am 5'6", so not tall. I > really think Riv really does design bikes for shorter people, along with > the taller people too. You just have to get used to riding 26" or 650b > wheels, which shouldn't be an issue if you are short. No toe overlap with > my Sam either, great bike. > > Generally most of my bikes range in the 51 cm range, that is where they > are comfy to me. Riv sizing seems to be different though. > On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:22:35 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: > >> it's certainly off topic. i'm short--i say average--but my roommates in >> college were always quick to point out the harvard study saying short guys >> are doomed to be poor. you can't buy happiness-but you can buy riv's which >> will make you happy for almost forever--so in bike sense you can. and i'm >> still short...(but the stars aligned in my riv-favor for once). >> >> but it seems like the average height- based off the frames that pop up >> for sale or the photos posted-of a rivendell rider is about 8 feet >> tall--some guys are just born lucky i suppose. >> >> there's gotta be short guys/gals out there...but then again grant says >> small frames don't sell ... >> >> i'm super duper happy on my 51cm...average i say not short... >> >> >> >
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