Advice on frame size ( ebay commuter bike)

[prklcd]

Hi all

I looking at the below bike on Ebay. I actually use to have the same frame years ago and it was brillant as a commuter. Anyway, I can't recall the size of the frame and the details aren't great on the add. I am 183cm - do you reckon this frame will be okay ( I think it's a be deceiving as the seat is pretty low )

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...3&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123#ht_500wt_1156

Cheers

 

[shakes]

47cm is a small 183cm is bang on six foot yea? so it's a no go.

 

[JP]

Find out how long the top tube is.

 

[redbruce]

47cm is a small 183cm is bang on six foot yea? so it's a no go.

There is no 47cm in the line up so probably a 17" (43cm) incorrectly measured from the bottom of the bottom bracket shell. 200 model so traditional frame geo and shortish TT.

So yes a small and unsuitable.

 

[prklcd]

Cheers guys - I sent a email requesting the measurement. I think the frame is too small, shame cause I am really keen to get this exact one

 

[Fisher]

Six ft tall is usually around the 56cm frame size. Depending on that exact frame you could go to a lower size if it has a long top tube but 47cm would be pushing it.

 

[prklcd]

top tube came in at 54cm

I think that makes it too small

 

[JP]

I think so too.

 

[0psi]

top tube came in at 54cm

I think that makes it too small

Yup. I'm 176 and ride a bike with a TT of about 580-590mm. For 183cm a TT of about 610mm would work depending on your actual body measurements and how you like a bike to feel.