Riv has made (still makes) bikes that shorter people can ride. In addition to wheel size options, the frame layout allows shorter people to ride a larger frame than they normally might otherwise. In the "real world" 50 cm is the largest frame I can ride (5'-6" when I stand up straight and tall, less otherwise) with my 29" inseam. With 700 size wheels, a 50 cm frame doesn't feel comfortable or handle great. I know, I had and sold a stream of them trying to get a good fit.
My first Riv was a Rambouillet in a size 52 with 26" wheels. Fits like a glove. Next came a 50 CM Saluki (650B) that feels great too. The wheel size allows the frame geometry to be right. Finally, a 54 cm Road Std that allows my stand over from a relaxed seat tube and low bottom bracket location (as noted by GP in RR#3) and made even lower with a conversion by me to 650B. So, enough choice for me, anyway. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM, RJM <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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: > >> >> 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... >> >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
