I would wait or see if Rivelo or another dealer have a 55.
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I have a 55 Cheviot - 5' 9" and 84.5 pbh. I test rode the 55 and the 60 at RBW.
The 60 did feel huge. I am pretty happy with the 55 set up with Albastache bars
and a 7cm stem but Albatross bars and a slightly longer stem would be good as
well. I prefer the slightly more aggressive riding
Before i sold my chev to size down, I was in between sizes 50 and 55, I sized
down and glad I did.
I would wait. Also, I know Gravel and Grind had a Chev hanging at the shop,
looked like a 55cm orange, but couldn't get a close look.
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>From the sound of it they would both probably be fine. Maybe Riv would switch
>the bars on the 60 for a ride if they knew 100% there would be a sale? What
>about a staff bike-- I think Grant has a 60 Cheviot but not sure what bars are
>on it.
At the end of the day, I'd let her choose. If
I'll answer it this way: I have a 78pbh and ride a 45cm CLEM with Albas on a
12cm stem..fits great. I tried a Bosco on that stem and it was WAY too close to
me..I think that bar/stem would work on the next size up, a 52. Based on these
parameters, I think the 60 Chev felt huge to her because
Hey all!
My fiance has been on the hunt for a Chev for a while and falls between the
55 and 60. She is 5'8" with a PBH of 85. She test rode the 55 that had
albatross bars on it and she thought it "felt great". The seatpost showed
about 15 cm. Then she rode the 60, setup with boscos and thought
