Ok, there really isn't a picture but I was just looking through some geometries and overall height vs. frame size. I'm 5' 8" and ride a 54 road bike. I tried to get on a 51 once and heck no it won't fit. On a 54, I barely clear the top tube(shorter leg, longer torso?). I rode a P2C last season and was "fitted" on a 54. This was done at a "tri bike". The quoted terms are those of the bike store's claims. It was comfortable but it could also because I don't know better. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of my previous position or I would post it.
Anyways, Johnnyo posted his Orbea for sale. 5'9 and riding a 51. In fact, a few others are also at 5'9 but ride a 51. What gives? Are they just more aggressively positioned and so fit better on a 51?(crunched up to minimize total area, more flexibility, etc.) Or am I just fitted wrongly? My inseam is about 30.5 without shoes. What's up?
Anyways, Johnnyo posted his Orbea for sale. 5'9 and riding a 51. In fact, a few others are also at 5'9 but ride a 51. What gives? Are they just more aggressively positioned and so fit better on a 51?(crunched up to minimize total area, more flexibility, etc.) Or am I just fitted wrongly? My inseam is about 30.5 without shoes. What's up?