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fishymom

Feb 23, 05 6:18

Post #1 of 2 (61 views)
Question about frame size Can't Post

Talked to my LBS guy yesterday about building up the tri frame for my teen. He strongly recommends that I buy a bigger frame than the one that fits her right now, so that she can grow into it. This sounds like a bad idea to me. I have no way of knowing for sure how fast or how much more she will grow. The Dr. thinks 3-5 more inches over the next three years, only an educated guess. I have resigned myself to the fact that she will need another size bike at some point in the future. Shouldn't the bike I buy her now fit her now? Also, how much grow room is there in a frame size? The frame is a Cannondale Ironman. Thanks for your help.


king1

Feb 23, 05 6:25

Post #2 of 2 (53 views)
Re: Question about frame size [fishymom] [In reply to] Can't Post

That is usually a tricky situation. If you get it to fit perfectly right now then she outgrows it in 6 months thats alot of money wasted. If you size it to much large now thats also not good.

I would size it a little large now and not spend a ton of money on the bike.

Not really a perfect answer to your issue.


(This post was edited by king1 on Feb 23, 05 6:26)