Subject: RE: Schwinn Hybrid size OK? I rode a Schwinn hybrid for a couple of years or so. It's the one pictured here: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XxTBFYKXL._SL500_AA280_.jpg (sorry, I can't host pictures at work or I would post the picture myself). Not sure about that number 21 - maybe it is the size (seat tube) in inches, which would make it around size 53-54. If that is the case, ideally for your height you would probably want it a little bigger (depending on fit etc). But it won't be like a clown bike or anything. I don't remember if my bike had a size label on it - I still have it so I'll check when I get home. Assuming it's the same bike and same size... I'm 5'10" and it fit me OK just to ride to work and back. I had to raise the seat quite high, but felt fairly comfortable overall. I did a little training on it before getting a road bike and I remember thinking that if necessary I would be OK riding it for my first sprint tri, just to get through the bike leg. My (completely inexpert) advice: If it's the same as my old bike, and so long as you can ride it without feeling like you're risking your knees or back, you should be fine for some non-intense training until you get your new bike at the end of the year. Hope that helps a little. |