[golgiaparatus]

in cm for someone who rides a 19" MTB.

 

[The Toninator]

in cm for someone who rides a 19" MTB.

depends on the person and the bikey dude. 56cm.

 

[JRB]

With a standard frame config, I would say you would want a 57 - 58 cm top tube. Just guessing though. There's no real way to say on the Internet.

 

[golgiaparatus]

Yeah, I know... blah blah blah, each person is different, etc, etc. So more or less 56-58 is a good ballpark if a 19" frame is standard good fit?

 

[JRB]

Go by top tube measurements. I would use that to guage. I ride a little shorter top tube on the roadie with a little longer stem than I do for XC. You will be ok for shorter distances anyway. It's the long rides when ill fitted bikes really kill you.

 

[dante]

go to a bike shop and get sized. if you're buying from a shop they'll usually throw it in for free, otherwise it will be the best $100 you'll spend on road cycling...

 

[golgiaparatus]

Go by top tube measurements. I would use that to guage. I ride a little shorter top tube on the roadie with a little longer stem than I do for XC. You will be ok for shorter distances anyway. It's the long rides when ill fitted bikes really kill you.

I know, its been so long since I awned a road bike... I've been itching to find a good 80's steel frame/fork and build it up with more modern components. I have a buddy that is doing that with an old Bridgestone, inspired me. I'm e-bay hunting. I want to find one that is in fair condition but needs work, maybe pick it up for under $150.

 

[jacksonpt]

ballpark starting point - 56-58cm

 

[golgiaparatus]

go to a bike shop and get sized. if you're buying from a shop they'll usually throw it in for free, otherwise it will be the best $100 you'll spend on road cycling...

Haha, if my LBS charged me $100 (or anything for that matter) for a fitting I'd probably strangle the owner. I've spent a small fortune there.

 

[rooftest]

Get sized. I ride a 19.5" MTB, and a 55 cm road.

 

[LordOpie]

If you don't measure yourself properly and you spend more than $500 on a bike, you'll probably kick yourself later for a potentially stupid mistake.

That said, if you just want a cheap bike, go slightly smaller than you think. It's easier to fix that mistake than a bike slightly too large.

 

[Wumpus]

I've been itching to find a good 80's steel frame/fork and build it up with more modern components.

Remember that modern rear hub spacing is 130mm.

 

[LordOpie]

Remember that modern rear hub spacing is 130mm.

I think you only need cold set/bend a steel frame like 4mm, yeah?

 

[H8R]

Remember that modern rear hub spacing is 130mm.

Look at a Surly Crosscheck.

• Steel.
  
• 132.5 hub spacing so you can squeeze road or mtb hubs in it.
  
• SS friendly.
  
• Modern.
  
• Cheap.
  
• Not ghey.

 

[Serial Midget]

I know, its been so long since I awned a road bike... I've been itching to find a good 80's steel frame/fork and build it up with more modern components. I have a buddy that is doing that with an old Bridgestone, inspired me. I'm e-bay hunting. I want to find one that is in fair condition but needs work, maybe pick it up for under $150.

I just saw a killler bridgestone on eBay today... too small for you though.

Instead of spreading the rear triangles you might consider hunting down NOS Suntour Superbe Pro and build a real retro ride.

 

[Wumpus]

I think you only need cold set/bend a steel frame like 4mm, yeah?

You can just spread it by hand to get the wheel in if it 126 to 130 but that is too much of a hassle to me.

 

[Serial Midget]

You can just spread it by hand to get the wheel in if it 126 to 130 but that is too much of a hassle to me.

Hahahaha... that rear triangle is sure to be true! ink: