Yes, so sorry, this topic again.
I'm 5'10.5" (179 cm) with a 33.125" (84 cm) inseam. I find myself right in between a M and L on most manufacturers sizing suggestions.
I currently ride a M Turner DW-DHR. Prior to this I had a M M6 and a M IH Sunday. I don't have reach measurements for the M6 or Sunday so I can't make a numerical comparison, but the DHR is feeling a little small to me. I'm finding it difficult to find the "sweet spot" where I don't feel too far over the front or hanging off the back.
I tried a large DHR and it felt huge and hard to maneuver. I don't know if I should attribute this to spending so much time on smaller bikes, and perhaps it is something I could get used to. I've also experimented with bar height quite a bit, and while raising the bars up has helped, it hasn't really solved my issue.
I've been looking at some possibilities for my next frame. In the picture are the V10c, Knolly Podium, Transition TR450, and Demo. All have longer reach measurements than the DHR (15.4"), with quite a bit of variation.
•The V10 is barely longer, 15.8" in the 10" mode and 15.4" in the 8.5" mode.
•The Podium's reach is 15.95", but that is the old version. The new made-in-Taiwan (NTTAWRT) version is probably still a few months out and I haven't seen the specs.
•The TR450 is at 15.66"
•The Demo is 16.9".
I'd be interested in hearing from others who may have found themselves in a similar situation. Am I looking for something that doesn't exist (i.e. being able to feel centered and stable without riding a bike with a huge wheelbase)?
I'm 5'10.5" (179 cm) with a 33.125" (84 cm) inseam. I find myself right in between a M and L on most manufacturers sizing suggestions.
I currently ride a M Turner DW-DHR. Prior to this I had a M M6 and a M IH Sunday. I don't have reach measurements for the M6 or Sunday so I can't make a numerical comparison, but the DHR is feeling a little small to me. I'm finding it difficult to find the "sweet spot" where I don't feel too far over the front or hanging off the back.
I tried a large DHR and it felt huge and hard to maneuver. I don't know if I should attribute this to spending so much time on smaller bikes, and perhaps it is something I could get used to. I've also experimented with bar height quite a bit, and while raising the bars up has helped, it hasn't really solved my issue.
I've been looking at some possibilities for my next frame. In the picture are the V10c, Knolly Podium, Transition TR450, and Demo. All have longer reach measurements than the DHR (15.4"), with quite a bit of variation.
•The V10 is barely longer, 15.8" in the 10" mode and 15.4" in the 8.5" mode.
•The Podium's reach is 15.95", but that is the old version. The new made-in-Taiwan (NTTAWRT) version is probably still a few months out and I haven't seen the specs.
•The TR450 is at 15.66"
•The Demo is 16.9".
I'd be interested in hearing from others who may have found themselves in a similar situation. Am I looking for something that doesn't exist (i.e. being able to feel centered and stable without riding a bike with a huge wheelbase)?
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