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tt bike size advice

Trig1 · 2012-08-02 00:32:24

Hi lads i'm buying a tt bike very soon.. 2nd hand.. not sure on what size i need.. I'm just under 5ft11 ..but if it makes a difference I have long arms and long legs..:D... looking at a 56cm Dolan.. any advice on sizing??

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02-08-2012 1:32am

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Trig1

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Hi lads
i'm buying a tt bike very soon.. 2nd hand.. not sure on what size i need.. I'm just under 5ft11 ..but if it makes a difference I have long arms and long legs..:D... looking at a 56cm Dolan.. any advice on sizing??

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#2 02-08-2012 7:21am
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Trig1 wrote: »

Hi lads
i'm buying a tt bike very soon.. 2nd hand.. not sure on what size i need.. I'm just under 5ft11 ..but if it makes a difference I have long arms and long legs..:D... looking at a 56cm Dolan.. any advice on sizing??

Going to need to try it on.
Dolans typically have a short reach.
However the model of the Dolan would make a huge difference. WHat is it?

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#3 02-08-2012 7:42am
Trig1

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Dolan Aria tt... lovely bike, i'm praying it fits, will look class with a set of Carbon clnchers

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#4 02-08-2012 10:09am
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very quick rule of thumb is usually 1 size smaller than your road bike but a proper bike fit will sort the correct size for you

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