I had a 56 Sam and have an 84 PBH. With noodles it was too long in the TT. Tried a shorter step but it was a no-go. It probably would have been fine with upright bars but I was looking for more of a road bike.
Dan On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Minh <mgiangs...@gmail.com> wrote: > If your PBH measurement is correct, i'd agree with David that it might be > too long in the top unless you plan to use albatross or bosco bars. I'm > similiar measurements to David and my 56 is just about right with drops. > > Have you talked to Rivendell? They can talk you through it. > > > On Thursday, July 24, 2014 12:46:36 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > >> 54 PBH? Presuming you mean 84? >> >> I have an 89 PBH, and a 56 Sam would fit me fine, especially with the >> 59.5 top tube. I would size down, unless you are planning on riding with >> upright bars. Then I would say still size down, but you could get away with >> it. >> >> Cheers, >> David >> >> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 8:59 AM, Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> A dissenting opinion: I had a 56 and found the 59 cm top tube too long. >>> If you have a preferred bar and a preferred bar position with respect to >>> the saddle, there are limits to adjusting reach by adjusting the stem -- I >>> could not get the Sam's Noodle close enough to the saddle with a normal >>> stem, even with the Sam's relaxed seat tube angle. I could have used a 5 or >>> 6 cm extension, except that would put too little weight on the front wheel. >>> I ended up with the bar too high for my liking -- some 5-6 cm above the >>> saddle, when even for a "country' bike I prefer it no more than 2 cm above >>> saddle. Top tube length matters! >>> >>> I personally would very definitely test ride one if you can, though if >>> you don't mind very high bars, you have less need to worry about top tube >>> length. Me, I like my bars where I like them -- it's not a variable but a >>> given. >>> >>> The Sam would be an excellent candidate for upright bars, though. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 9:35 AM, lungimsam <john1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Most people seem happy with the Rivendell method of sizing for their >>>> bikes. >>>> >>>> *If this is your first bike*, just go with their sizing. You can >>>> always use a shorter or longer stem, and rotate the brake levers little >>>> more forward or back on the handlebars (if using drops) to try to buy the >>>> centimeters you need to get the reach comfortable for you. 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