Re: [RBW] 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

[Dave Johnston]

The 56cm uses 26" wheels while the 58cm uses 700c. The bigger wheel bike 
has a more stable ride because of this. 

Back when I bought mine fat 700c were uncommon and I wanted to be able to 
use a 2" tire so I wanted to have a 26" wheel touring bike. Nowadays, there 
are lots of choices in both sizes, but it might be something to consider. 

-Dave

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Re: [RBW] 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

[Elton Pope-Lance]

I’m 5’ 9 1/2”.  Drop bars = to 77.25cm saddle height (170 cranks) were dreamy.  
60cm Atlantis.  Wish I’d never sold it.

Are you listening Gino?

- Elton in Natick, MA

> On Apr 8, 2016, at 8:28 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
> 
> My SH is 75.5. I'm 5'10-1/2". I ride a 58cm Atlantis with Noodles and a 10cm 
> Technomic DLX and it is my most upright drop bar bike. I think 56 would be a 
> mistake. 
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[RBW] 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

[Bill Lindsay]

My SH is 75.5. I'm 5'10-1/2". I ride a 58cm Atlantis with Noodles and a 10cm 
Technomic DLX and it is my most upright drop bar bike. I think 56 would be a 
mistake. 

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[RBW] 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

[Ian Wilder]

Hey Folks,

I'm thinking I'm finally in the market for an Atlantis! I am torn between 
the 56 and the 58 size (story of my adult bike life). I would prefer a size 
that allows me to comfortably set up albatross bars or drop bars. 

I was wondering if anyone had any feed back for a rider with a PBH just shy 
of 85cm, saddle height of 75cm or 76cm depending on the shoe, but an actual 
height of 6'1". I am mostly torso!

I am torn between the 56 and the 58 size (story of my adult bike life). I 
would prefer a size that allows me to comfortably set up albatross bars or 
drop bars. 
For context, though I'm aware these geometries are not too similar: I've 
had a 58cm Surly LHT set up with noodles that felt a bit long and a 56cm 
Soma Wolverine that albatross bars felt a little crowded on.

Wheels size is not a huge determining factor, mostly frame sizing.

Anyone dealt with this dilemma? I'd have to call and confirm, but am very 
tempted by the 56" that is shown as in stock on the website and also would 
prefer to have a current geometry Atlantis, rather than the new "longer" 
geometry (however, I'm not in the know on these details. Can anyone shed 
light on the changes?)

Thanks for the help!

Ian Wilder

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