Bike Fit Question -- 52 or 55" Kestrel for 5'10" rider w/ 32" inseam

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Subject: Bike Fit Question -- 52 or 55" Kestrel for 5'10" rider w/ 32" inseam

Hi All,

I know that a professional fit is required to determine a perfect fit, but looking for thoughts (and pros/cons) of going with a 52.5" or 55" on a Kestrel. I am a competitive age grouper (34 yrs old). Want an aggressive setup capable of high speed. Geometry chart is below and my metrics are also below. Would appreciate any thoughts.

Inseam: ~32"
Trunk: 24.5"
Forearm: 13"
Arm: 24"
Thigh: 23"
Lower Leg: 20.75"
Sternal Notch: 56.5"
Total Height: 70"

Link to Kestrel Geo
http://www.kestrelbicycles.com/triathlon/4000-shimano-ultegra

2014-03-10 7:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Fit Question -- 52 or 55" Kestrel for 5'10" rider w/ 32" inseam
Honestly, either one may fit you really well… but there's no way of knowing from those data points only. Could also be that Kestrel doesn't really fit you well… again, no way of knowing.
2014-03-12 10:30 AM
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