Agree with many good comments. A few additions:
How is the current bike fit? What's the saddle height? Also, particularly
long or short limbs? If there's a picture of a well-fitting bike, that is
helpful.
I'm ~81cm PBH and go with a 48 Hunqapillar and 56 AHH. (There is latitude
with sizing: I
Of Deacon Patrick
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2014 2:32 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Advice on sizing please.
Trust the elves of Rivendell. They know what they are doing. And in they odd
event there is a factor missed, they have a solid reputation for making things
Michael:
Rivendell's sizing method works well for the majority of riders. An 81.3
cm PBH puts her on 54.5 cm Atlantis and your 88.9 on a 61. Give Rivendell
a call talk to someone live about your type of riding, planned set-up,
and any other questions. I made multiple phone calls before
Trust the elves of Rivendell. They know what they are doing. And in they
odd event there is a factor missed, they have a solid reputation for making
things right. I bought both my bikes sight unseen and have been delighted!
Definitely call them and ask any and all questions, and answer all
I agree with Patrick. Rivendell wants you to be happy with your bike.
They want the bike to fit, and you to ride it. They'll work hard so
that you are satisfied. Call them and have a long long chat. Unless
this is to be a surprise, I'd suggest that the rider be the one to
talk to Rivendell.
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I agree with what's been said. I talked (actually email conversations) with
Grant before buying my Riv. My PBH is 89.5 and he suggested a 63cm Hilsen. It
fits great. I could fit a 61 as well, it would just show a bit more seat post.
I also have a 63cm Roadeo and a 58cm Hunqapillar, and both fit
