I'm eternally grateful for the PBH method of sizing a Riv. I'm only
5'7", but my PBH of 84.5 cm put me on a 58 cm Ram. My gut would have
said 56 cm MAX, but it was wrong. If you asked me, I'd always say "go
bigger". Pay attention to your mathematical top tube length; despite
what most of us learned about frame height, that TT length is more
significant than stand over clearance. You can adjust seat setback and
stem length and height much easier than frame size. Grant is spot on:
Most shops and riders tend toward frames that are too small, with the
assumption that you can always jack up the seatpost or get a longer
stem, but that isn't good fit. Get the biggest frame your physique will
sensibly fit.
You have a MUCH better chance of a good fit this way than going too
small. Your first long ride will prove it.
On 5/1/2012 11:28 PM, lungimsam wrote:
Hello All,
When you got your Riv's, how was their sizing recommendation for you?
I am planning on getting a RIV sometime, and was wondering if I should
go by what they recommend (I hear usually larger), or go with my gut
(smaller).
What's your advice?
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