How long are your arms? For me, that would be the deciding factor as to whether I'd want a longer or shorter top tube.
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:37:05 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > I am 5'6 with an 83 pbh and not long torso. For me, the medium Susie is > perfect. The bike overall feels big in a very fun way but the dimensions > within the cockpit are quite comfy. In fact, my bosco bars are a little > closer than I'd normally choose but the bike came with them and I'm not > sufficiently motivated to make any changes. In this photo, the top of my > saddle is at 72 and the bottom of its rails are at 64. There is plenty of > room to lower the saddle. On the other side, the dirt drop stem, which you > cannot see, is completely slammed. With a different combination of stem and > bars, you could likely make it work for you. I think it depends on whether > you instinctively prefer a compact feeling frame or a larger one. I've > always liked being on larger-feeling bikes. When in doubt, call Rivendell > and ask their opinion. Good luck! > > [image: Susie M.jpg] > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:34:17 PM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote: > >> Hey y’all, longtime lurker here. Looking to potentially pick up my first >> Riv and have a few questions about sizing. Maybe someone with similar >> measurements and own a Susie/Gus could chime in. >> >> I’m looking at the 50cm in gold color. Riv says: >> >> >> - 50cm (650B wheels): 74-76cm. Saddle height: 63cm to 65cm >> - 53cm (650B wheels): 77-88cm. Saddle height: 66cm to 77cm >> >> My PBH is: 76.5cm-78cm measured multiple times. I’m 5’6 with a longer >> torso. >> >> Saddle height: 64cm (most of my bikes are Riv inspired vtg MTBs with >> upright bars and this feels comfy for me) >> >> Seems like I'm on the edge between Med / Small. Can the small fit without >> feeling too cramped? FWIW, I rode a Gus test bike years ago at Rivelo here >> in PDX while it was still open. They were fantastic, but unfortunately I >> can't remember if I rode a small or med size frame. >> >> >> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a1837815-eef7-43d4-a2b5-933b99e5ac1fn%40googlegroups.com.
