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I was measured for a size 56 road bike. Whats problems will I have if I ride a size 52? |
I generally ride twice a week on paved roads - about 15 kms each time. You would probably hit your elbows with your knees. You'd be scrunched up. If you do try to buy a longer stem in an attempt to get it to fit, you'd throw off the weight balance that the bike designer intended with the geometry. The longer stem would increase the weight of your body over the front wheel. Now it would be different if the new 52cm frame is a compact frame that's a 56cm equivalent in a non-sloping frame. If so, you'd be alright. It won't fit, simple as that. If your shoe size is 9, what happens if you stuff your feet into a size 8? Uncomfortable at best, you won't be able to walk very far (defeating the purpose of shoes), and in the long run can screw up your feet. There is NO SUBSTITUTE for the correct frame size, no matter how good the "deal" might be. This is the heart of your bike, and has the biggest impact on your comfort, handling, safety and enjoyment of the sport. Suck it up and get the correct size frame. you could ride it, but it could lead to back/neck/shoulder or knee problems... you have to compensate for the short frame by raising the stem/handlebars a bit high, and you seat post may not be long enough for the extra height needed... you are better off riding the appropriate size for your own body... it will be safer, healthier, and more comfortable in the long run http://www.specialized.com don't do it, itll lead to neck and/or back problems. then again, its about comfort. if you feel comfortable throughout the ride, then perhaps your measurement/fitting wasn't really that good. Knees, ankles, back, shoulders, neck. Everybody's given good advise. You'll end up hurting body parts that will cause problems sooner or later. While you can play with different stem sizes and different seatbost setbacks, they're for making just some detailed arrangements, not for a large difference in size. |
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