Cannondale which frame size

The components are probably Shimano 9-speed, which is a fine group, but for the money you should be able to get something newer. Also, the threaded quill stem limits your handlebar position options. Don't buy this bike unless, A. Oh, and with your height and inseam you'll probably be most comfortable on probably a 54cm bike. This bike is too large for you. Generally I'm all in favor of buying used, but only if you know exactly what you need and exactly what you're looking at. It sounds like in this case you're fuzzy on several details.

If I were you, I'd spend sometime at your local bike shop getting fitted and test ridding. Otherwise you're very likely to wind up with a bike that you won't be happy with. Chiming in to say that if the steel Bianchi that computech linked fits you, you should jump all over it. Response by poster: Unfortunately, I did see the Bianchi and it is too big for you. I appreciate all the advice, guys. I've been to several 4 local bike shops and talked at length with their techs.

While the advice is generally corroborative, everyone has their own opinions on the sizing thing so it is hard to know what to believe. To wfrgms: thanks for the info on aging AL frames - that is the sort of information I am looking for. Also, I am sure the seller would measure the crank to the top of the seat tube, the problem was figuring out that is what I needed him to measure!

Regardless, it sounds like my intuition was right and the bike is overpriced. Onward and upwards Can you help me find an Aerosmith quote about the Newer ». This thread is closed to new comments. Stand against a wall with a book between your legs pressed firmly against your crotch, to simulate the pressure of a bike seat. Have a friend measure from the floor up to the top of the book using a tape measure.

Cannondale strongly recommends you not rely on fit charts but instead seek professional guidance and recommendations from an experienced bicycle shop. Convert the result from inches into centimeters by multiplying by 2. An inseam of 29 inches, for example, converts to 74 cm. Then, multiply your inseam by 0. For this example of an inseam of 74 cm, the approximate frame size would be 49 cm. Mount a Cannondale road bike model in the estimated frame size on a stand at an independent bicycle retailer so the staff can evaluate whether you have a good fit based on a long torso or need to go down a size based on a short torso.

Have the staff at your local bike shop look at your reach toward the handlebars and make fine adjustments to the handlebar stem length and the seat height. Allow an hour for your frame fitting, Jowett recommends. Frame fitting and handlebar and seat adjustments are free with a bike purchase and may involve a fee if you purchase your Cannondale elsewhere.

Cannondale used two different formats for dating bikes during this series combining frame size, manufacture date, and sequence number for one version. For the second version, the number combines rear dropout spacing, frame size, manufacture date and sequence number.

Identify the to series serial number to find the date. The date is indicated by two letters corresponding to the year and month located in the upper left corner on the serial number plate. The years to are indicated by letters E though K, respectively. The months of the year are indicated by letters A though L. Identify the serial number for bikes manufactured in or The letter will be on the lower right corner of the serial number plate. L indicates , M indicates Identify the bar code and serial number plate for bikes manufactured from to current year.