I'm 6'1 with longer arms and I LOVE my 57 sam, fit's like a glove. I have
Billie bars on there now.
My good friends are also both 6'1 and ride 57 sams. The most recent one was
a 2024 and Riv staff suggested 60cm, he went with the 57 with albatross
bars, he's thrilled.
On Sunday, May 5, 20
Make that 90.5 PBH.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:47:09 AM UTC-4 Tom wrote:
> I'm 6' tall with a 89.5 PBH. Someone here posted that, if on the fence
> size-wise, they usually size down for a drop bar setup and size up for a
> swept-back bar setup. That is also my experience.
>
> For thos
If I listened to rivendell on what size stem to use it would quite a bit
longer. I opted fot a shorter stem and that works for me. Maybe you should
call Rivendell to see that the stem length was on the bike you ride, then
go down a smidge on a 60 to bring the bars closer. I think I use an 8cm
I'm 6' tall with a 89.5 PBH. Someone here posted that, if on the fence
size-wise, they usually size down for a drop bar setup and size up for a
swept-back bar setup. That is also my experience.
For those close to my height and PBH, the following list of Rivs, sizes,
and bar setups has worke
Thank you for the pictures and stating the saddle hight! Super helpful.
With my saddle hight being 79 or 80 that's more post than I want. Feeling
good about buying the 60cm as well.
On Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:54:31 p.m. UTC-6 David B wrote:
> I did end up going back to the Riv shop last week
Please report back when you get your new sam or the chance to ride the
different sizes. I am wanting to get a sam for a dedicated drop bar rando
bike. I am 6'1" PBH 90 and my 60cm Appaloosa fits just how I like with a
wavy style handlebar. I'm thinking about buying a 60cm SH from my local
shop
David,
You are in Berkeley, you should BART over to RIv World HQ and test one out
on the local loop up in shell ridge (its dry and perfect riding conditions
right now!). Last I remember there is a 57 demo with billie/alba, but might
be worth calling them first before making the appointment.
Co
Hi David,
I am 6'1 with a 91cm PBH and ride a 60cm Sam from the most recent batch
from 2022.
Overall I'm pretty happy with the size, but can't help but think about how
I'd feel in the 57cm. I've never felt "uncomfortable" on the bike, it's
definitely the comfiest bike I've ever owned, but it d
Thank you for the responses, everyone. I'm leaning towards getting a size
60 based on all of the feedback. I do envision running the Hillborne mostly
with flat or swept bars, and so it makes sense to prioritize that with the
sizing.
Andrew, your observation comparing the stack and reach of the
Hi David,
Bike Insights can compare these two sizes side-by-side for
you:
https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=638a1581423463001c996235,638a1581423463001c996236,
The 60cm Sam is 30mm taller in stack than the 57, but only 5mm longer in
reach. If you had to raise the saddle and bars by a
I’m 6’1 with a 91 PBH. My 60 Appaloosa fits perfectly with swept back bars.
I had a 61.5 Homer (newer one, for which the top tube is really long) and
it was way too much reach for drops for me (long legs, short torso, not
particularly flexible). I replaced the 61.5 Homer with a 58 and the fit is
I find Rivendells sizing based on PBH to oversimplify getting a good bike
fit. They are very smart but they also have their preferences and I think
most of the time their suggestions lean on that preference more than it
should. The smaller size will be way easier to fit with drops if you really
For your reference I’m about 6’1 with a 92 pbh and i ride a 60 appaloosa
w/swept backs, and would not want to go smaller. However i have no interest
in putting drops on that bike, I’m guessing sam might have a slightly
shorter top tube than Joe. hesitant to tell you what you should do,
hopefull
My recommendation is to go with the 60 Sam. You said you want to ride with
swept back bars and use it for mostly commuting and general riding. Based
on your described use case I'd say go with the 60 all day long. If someday
you want to ride the Sam with drops you could still do so with a short
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